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Forte do Rato Fort, Tavira

Discover the Rato Fort in Tavira, Algarve.

Forte do Rato Fort
© Vítor Oliveira

The Rato Fort, known as well like Santo António Fort, was build commanded by D. Sebastião to protect Tavira.

This monumental bastion-shaped was rebuilt during the Guerras da Restauração Wars. It is currently abandoned and not well preserved.

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Location:

Foz do Rio Gilão, Tavira.

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