Fort of São Vicente
Cabo do São Vicente, Sagres 8650 - Portugal
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The transportation, after the Arab invasion, of St. Vincent’s body to the cape that was named after him turned it into a place of pilgrimage. In 1173 the first king of Portugal, Afonso Henrique, had the remains moved to Lisbon. The fortress was built in the 16th century and rebuilt in the 17th and 18th centuries. The arms of King João III are visible on the main gate. Inside St Vincent’s fort is a 16th century Hieronymite monastery and a 14th century chapel, built on what is said to be the site of St Vincent’s grave.
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