| Fort of Santo Amaro do Areeiro | |
|---|---|
| Oeiras, Lisbon District, Portugal | |
 View of the fort from the sea | |
| Coordinates | 38°40′53″N 9°18′53″W / 38.68139°N 9.31472°W |
| Type | Bastion fort |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | No |
| Condition | Restored |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1659 with subsequent modifications |
| Materials | Basalt |
The Fort of Santo Amaro do Areeiro, also known as the Forte Velho (Old fort) or Fort of Areeiro, is located on the right bank of the River Tagus in the municipality of Oeiras in the Lisbon District of Portugal. Construction began in 1647 under the direction of António Luís de Meneses and was completed in 1659.[1][2]
- ^ "Forte de Santo Amaro do Areeiro". Fortalezas.org. Retrieved 24 March 2019.
- ^ "Forte de Santo Amaro / Forte do Areeiro / Forte Velho". SIPA: Sistema de Informação para o Património Arquitetónico. Retrieved 24 March 2019.