Fort of Greta (Horta)
The Fort of Greta (also referred to as the Castelo da Greta, Forte da Guia or Forte da Nossa Senhora da Guia da Horta, respectively: Castle of Greta, Fort of Greta or Fort of Our Lady of the Guide) is a medieval fortification, whose remnants are located on the cinder cone of Monte da Guia, along the southern coast of the civil parish of Angústias, in Horta, island of Faial, in the Portuguese Azores.
| Fort of Greta | |
|---|---|
Forte de Greta | |
| Faial, Central, name=Azores in Portugal | |
The ruined walls of the Fort of Greta, along the slopes of Monte da Guia | |
| Coordinates | 38°31′10.86″N 28°37′12.48″W |
| Type | Fort |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Câmara Municipal de Horta |
| Open to the public | Public |
| Site history | |
| Built | 16th century |
| Materials | Basalt, Tuff |
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