Fortress of São João Baptista (Angra do Heroísmo)
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The Fortress of São João Baptista (Portuguese: Forte de São João Baptista), also known as the Fort of São Filipe or Fort of Monte Brasil is a historic fortress and defensive emplacement, located in the civil parish of Sé, municipality of Angra do Heroísmo in the Portuguese island of Terceira, archipelago of the Azores.
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Fortress of São João Baptista | |
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Fortaleza de São João Baptista | |
Terceira, Central, name=Azores in Portugal | |
Location of the fortification within the municipality of Angra do Heroísmo, island of Terceira | |
Coordinates | 38°39′5.19″N 27°13′36.71″W |
Type | Fort |
Site information | |
Owner | Câmara Municipal de Angra do Heroísmo |
Operator | Forças Armadas de Portugal |
Open to the public | Private |
Site history | |
Built | c. 1567 |
Materials | Basalt, Tuff |
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