Fort Santa Catarina

Fort Santa Catarina of Figueira da Foz is located in the parish of , in the city and municipality of , , in .
Wikipedia
Photo: Pedro, CC BY 2.0.
  • Type: Ruins
  • Description: building or structure in Figueira da Foz, Portugal
  • Also known as: “Forte de Santa Catarina”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Casino Figueira and Tribunal Judicial da Figueira da Foz.

Casino
Photo: Addshore, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is situated 340 metres northeast of Fort Santa Catarina.

Courthouse
Photo: Threeohsix, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a courthouse, which is situated 530 metres east of Fort Santa Catarina.

Photo: Maria rosa anttonen, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is situated 710 metres east of Fort Santa Catarina.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Buarcos and São Pedro.

Village
Photo: 69joehawkins, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a freguesia in Figueira da Foz Municipality, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 18,454, in an area of 15.53 km². During the 1600s, the people of were harassed by pirates and built the long fortification that stands to this day.

Town
Photo: Lampiao3, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a town.

Town
Photo: JJMM, Public domain.
is a parish in the municipality of , Portugal. The population in 2011 was 9,441, in an area of 10.71 km2. is situated 3 km northeast of Fort Santa Catarina.

Fort Santa Catarina

Latitude
40.14809° or 40° 8′ 53″ north
Longitude
-8.86628° or 8° 51′ 59″ west
Open location code
8CGH44XM+6F
Open­Street­Map ID
way 227817134
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­ruins
Wiki­data ID
Q10283888
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In Other Languages

From French to Portuguese—“Fort Santa Catarina” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Espelho de Água and Jardim do Espelho de Água.

Nearby Places

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