"Castle on a hill, consisting of an exterior oval-shaped wall belt with semicylindrical cubes and pierced by a broken arched door topped by Manueline heraldic elements. Rectangular irregular Alcaçova...
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Fortifications in Torres Vedras
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"Situated on top of one of the highest mountains surrounding the valley where the city of Torres Vedras is located. It is formed by an interesting set of ditches, trenches, traverses and fire position...
"Forte do Passo (Arruda dos Vinhos), a fortress built at 210 meters of altitude, is located in a rocky escarpment on the Arruda road. It was designed for a garrison of 120 soldiers."
"The Fort of Olheiros, also known as Forte do Canudo, is located near Forte de S. Vicente. With a garrison of 180 soldiers and 7 artillery pieces, the Fort of Olheiros is the northernmost point of the...
"The Fort of São Vicente de Torres Vedras is located in the city and municipality of Torres Vedras, in the district of Lisbon, Portugal."