Fort of Ponta da Bandeira

Fort of Ponta da Bandeira
Forte da Ponta da Bandeira
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General information
StatusPreserved
TypeFortification
Town or cityLagos, Portugal
Country Portugal
Coordinates37°05′57″N 8°40′06″W / 37.099050°N 8.668270°W / 37.099050; -8.668270
Inaugurated1690
OwnerLagos municipality

The Fort of Ponta da Bandeira (Forte da Ponta da Bandeira), also known as Pau da Bandeira Fort (Flag's Mast Fort); Fort of Nossa Senhora da Penha de França (Our Lady of the Penha de França Fort); the Fort of Registo (Registry fort); or the Fort of Lagos is situated in the city of Lagos, in the Faro District of Portugal. It was built in the 17th century, as one of the main components of a system of maritime fortifications to defend the city, then headquarters of the military government of the Algarve. Significant restoration work has been carried out over the years and the fort is considered to be one of the best-preserved 17th century fortifications in the Algarve region.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Equipamentos Museológicos". Lagos Municipality. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  2. ^ "Forte da Ponta da Bandeira, também denominado Forte de Nossa Senhora da Penha de França, Forte do Pau da Bandeira ou Forte do Registo". Patrimonio Cultural. Retrieved 14 July 2020.