Fort of Santiago da Barra, Viana do Castelo

Name: Fort of Santiago da Barra
Address: Viana do Castelo, Portugal

#3 among attractions in Viana do Castelo

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Facts and practical information

Santiago da Barra Fort, also referred to as Santiago da Barra Castle and São Tiago Maior da Barra Castle, is located in the parish of Monserrate, in the city, county and district of Viana do Castelo, in Portugal.

In a dominant position on the right bank of the Lima river bar, it had the function of defending the anchorage and settlement of Viana da Foz, now Viana do Castelo.

Coordinates: 41°41'21"N, 8°50'18"W

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Viana do Castelo Portugal

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Day trips

Fort of Santiago da Barra – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Estação Viana Shopping, Ponte Eiffel, Fountain at Praça da República, Cathedral of St. Mary the Great.

0.5 miNE
41°41'41"N • 8°49'57"W
Estação Viana Shopping, Viana do Castelo
13 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1.1 miE
Bridge
Ponte Eiffel, Viana do Castelo
27 min walk • Ponte Eiffel is a multi-level road–rail bridge crossing the Lima River in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. It was designed by Gustave Eiffel. The structure is a candidate to the classification as a National Monument.
0.6 miNE
41°41'37"N • 8°49'42"W
Fountain at Praça da República, Viana do Castelo
16 min walk • Square
0.6 miNE
Church
Cathedral of St. Mary the Great, Viana do Castelo
17 min walk • The Cathedral of St. Mary the Great also called Viana do Castelo Cathedral is a Catholic church and fortress built in the fifteenth century, which preserves a Romanesque appearance and is located in the city of Viana do Castelo in Portugal.
~1340 ftNE
41°41'29"N • 8°50'4"W
Church of St. Domingos, Viana do Castelo
7 min walk • Church
0.4 miE
41°41'24"N • 8°49'49"W
Navio Hospital Gil Eanes, Viana do Castelo
11 min walk • Specialty museum, Boat or ferry, Museum
~1720 ftNE
41°41'31"N • 8°49'59"W
Museu Municipal de Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo
9 min walk • Museum
0.5 miSE
41°40'56"N • 8°49'59"W
Praia do Cabedelo, Viana do Castelo
14 min walk • Campsite

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fort of Santiago da Barra?

Nearby attractions include Church of St. Domingos, Viana do Castelo (7 min walk), Museu Municipal de Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo (9 min walk), Navio Hospital Gil Eanes, Viana do Castelo (11 min walk), Praia do Cabedelo, Viana do Castelo (14 min walk).

How to get to Fort of Santiago da Barra by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort of Santiago da Barra:

Bus

Terminal de Viana do Castelo (14 min walk)

Train

Viana do Castelo (14 min walk)
Elevador de Santa Luzia (23 min walk)