This annex of the Museu Histórico Militar illustrates the construction of the fortress. However, you'll need to understand Portuguese to decipher the explanations and follow the video.
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This small display of swords and muskets in the exterior entrance of the Portas de São Francisco is an annexe of the town's military museum, the Museu…
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