Name of the place
Fort of Saint Francis Xavier
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Description of the place
Fort St. Francis Javier was built in 1662 in a place called "Do Quejo" to protect the city of Porto from the Spanish fleet. It is often called the "Cheese Castle". It is surrounded by a moat. It has watch boxes in its four corners. Inside it is a headquarters. The ruler's residence at that time and a small church, but nowadays it is considered a theater that hosts many temporary exhibitions.
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Features
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family-friendly
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suitable for groups
Regions
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portugal
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norte region
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porto
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rating4.3
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Open hours today: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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April 10, 2026 11:00 am local time
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Region :portugal, norte region, porto
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Detailed addressPraça de Gonçalves Zarco 20, 4100-274 Porto, Portugal
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