Forte de São Francisco Xavier (Castelo do Queijo)
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Location: Nevogilde, Porto, Portugal
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Even a beautiful trail along the coast of the Atlantic leads to the Castelo or towards Matosinhos.
May 17, 2019
The fort, founded in 1661 or 1662, is located in a dominant position over the Atlantic Ocean, close to the mouth of the Douro River. It is also known as Cheese Castle because it was built on a rounded granite rock, which looks like a cheese.
November 16, 2023
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