"Forte de São João Baptista das Berlengas" - Berlenga Grande, Peniche, Portugal
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The Forte de São João Baptista das Berlengas (Fort of Saint John the Baptist) is located in the Berlenga Grande island, archipelago of the Berlengas, Peniche, Portugal.
Waymark Code: WM4FJX
Location: Portugal
Date Posted: 08/17/2008
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The Forte de São João Baptista das Berlengas (Fort of Saint John the Baptist), or Fortaleza das Berlengas (Fortress of the Berlengas) is located in the Berlenga Grande island, archipelago of the Berlengas, Peniche, Portugal.
During the reign of John IV of Portugal, an abandoned monastery formerly of the Order of Saint Jerome was set to be demolished, and a fort built in its place. In 1655, still in construction, the fort resisted its first assault, from Turkish ships.
During the Peninsular War (1808-1814), the fort was used by English troops in a guerilla campaign. During the Portuguese Liberal Wars (1828-1834), the fortress was held by partisans of king Miguel of Portugal.
In 1847, the fortress was disarmed, and began being used to support commercial fishing.
Nowadays, it is a tourism attraction, and also serves as a hostel.
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1655
Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": Portugal
Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: Yes it was
What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: Used for defence of a border or land claim.
Current condition: Has been restored recently, it even serves as a hostel and has a restaurant
This site is administered by ----: Associação dos Amigos das Berlengas
If admission is charged -: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Open to the public?: Open or unrestricted access.
Official or advertised web-page: [Web Link]
Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": [Web Link]
Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: [Web Link]
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