About this place
16th-century coastal fort built to defend Calheta de São Mateus against attacks and enemy landings.
Azzy’s story
Built during the succession crisis of 1580, Forte Grande protected one of the important maritime access points on Terceira's south coast. With several gun ports facing the sea, it belonged to an extensive network of fortifications created to defend the island from pirates, privateers and enemy forces.
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