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Almeida star fortress
Almeida, Portugal
History
A village enclosed in twelve-pointed star-shaped ramparts near the Spanish border, besieged in the Napoleonic Wars. Walk round the top of the walls for the geometry.
- Nearest town
- Almeida, Portugal
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 40.7255, -6.9063
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
