Fort of Santiago da Barra

Fort Santiago da Barra is located near the sea, and it is believed that the first fortification placed there along the mouth of the Lima River dates back to the reign of King Afonso III in the 13th century, however, the earliest confirmed date is the 15th century, when A fort was built there during the reign of King Manuel I, and this is indicated by various architectural features of the Manueline style, notably the "Roqueta Tower" in the southwest bastion of the current fort.