São João Baptista Fortress
At the suggestion of Isidoro de Almeida, the architect Tomaz Benedito de Pesaro designed this fortress in the Italian style. It was completed during the reign of King Sebastião from who it takes its name. This fort shows a new perspective in coastal defense, which is sensitive to and conscious of the new need to protect and serve the seaports. It could cross fire with São Benedito across the bay on the coast of Monte Brasil. Thursday of 1641, March 28, within the context of the revolt against the dominant Spanish presence, the fort was conquered by the Ordinance Company of Ribeirinha commanded by Manuel Jacques de Oliveira.
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Schedule
Summer season (June to September): from 10a.m to 11a.m and 2p.m to 6p.m
Winter season (October to May): from 10a.m to 11a.m and 2p.m to 5p.m
Guided Visit:
The Fortress can be visited and its more than four hundred years of history relived through the narratives of MAH guides, whose route begins at the MCBL Military History Center
From Wednesday to Sunday (including holidays), from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm and from 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Starting point: Manuel Coelho Baptista de Lima Military History Center
Reservations: boanova.info@azores.gov.pt or telephone +351 295 218 383
Ticket: €5.00
