São Domingos da Baralha Fortress
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The Fort São Domingos da Baralha (Forte de São Domingos da Baralha in Portuguese) or Baralha Fort (Forte da Baralha in Portuguese) is located next to Baleeira beach, between Cape Espichel and Sesimbra, in the District of Setúbal, in Portugal. It was built in 1665 as part of Portugal's defensive strategy implemented by John IV, construction having begun in the reign of Afonso VI, thus contributing to the protection and surveillance of the coast.
Considered at the time part of the first line of defense of the Arrábida coast, this fort is currently abandoned and in ruins.
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