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Forte de São Neutel
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Forte de São Neutel

A bastioned fortress built in the 17th century during the Restoration War and classified as a National Monument.

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History

A 17th-century bastioned fort built during the Restoration War to strengthen Chaves. Its star-shaped plan answered the demands of modern artillery.

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Timeline

1664–1668

Construction and defensive consolidation.

1938

Listed as a National Monument.

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Did you know?

It has been a National Monument since 1938.

Sources & verification

Data checked on 25/08/2026.

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