Fort Santa Luzia is located in Alentejo, in the city of Elvas, district of Portalegre, in Portugal. The Santa Luzia Fort has been classified as a National Monument since 1940.

Guarding the key border crossing between Portugal’s capital Lisbon and Spain’s capital Madrid, in an undulating, riverine landscape, the Garrison Town of Elvas was fortified extensively from …

Elvas is a scenic and characterful town that has barely been altered since the era of grandiose forts and destructive cannons. All of the town's defences have been lovingly restored and can …

The Castle of Elvas (Portuguese: Castelo de Elvas) is a medieval military fortification in Portugal, in the civil parish of Alcáçova, municipality of Elvas, part of a first line of defense in the …

Elvas Fort Gate. Venture through the streets of the city centre and uncover its treasures – palaces, historical houses, churches, convents and fountains, in a parade of architectural …

Feb 28, 2024 · Two surviving satellite forts, Forte de Graça and Forte de Santa Luzia (to the north and south-east of the town, respectively) indicate the strategic importance of Elvas over the …

Visit the majestic bastioned fortifications of Elvas during your stay in el Alentejo, Portugal. The city of Elvas, located 8 kilometres away from Badajoz (Spain), is a strategic point for the cross …

The Fort of Our Lady of Grace, also known as Fort Conde de Lippe, is located approximately one kilometer north of the center of Elvas. Built in a commanding position on Monte da Graça (Hill …

Elvas guards a key border crossing between Lisbon and Madrid, demonstrating Portugal’s autonomy. The fortifications are of the bulwarked dry-ditched type: as such it is the largest …

Jun 21, 2024 · 1. Small forts in Elvas: Fortim de São Domingos, Fortim de São Mamede and Fortim de São Pedro. These are three Luso-British constructions from the time of the …