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Barra Fort
Location:
Avenida da Republica, Macau City, Macau
Description:
The Fortaleza da Barra, or Barra Fort, was constructed in 1629 to defend the Inner Harbour against enemy attack (enemy here refers to the Dutch, who had been threatening to invade Macau all that time). With its 30-foot tall walls and half a dozen cannons, Barra Fort successfully defended Macau. Commander of Barra fort was elected directly by the King of Portugal, and is not under the command of the Governor of Macau. Built into the hills at the southern tip of the Macau peninsula, Barra Fort was like a small town in itself. Its walls were 19 feet think at the base, and 11 feet at the top.
