🏰 Garrison Border Town of Elvas and its Fortifications
Fortlet of São Mamede — UNESCO World Heritage Site
📋 Fast Facts
- Inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012
- Fortlet constructed during 17th–18th centuries on elevated terrain
- Part of star-shaped defensive network reflecting Vauban-style military engineering
- Located in Alentejo region, Portugal, near Spanish border
The Fortlet of São Mamede is a key component of the defensive system protecting Elvas, a garrison border ...