Porta De Santiago (A Famosa)

Located at the foot of the hill which is dominated by the Church of St. Paul, the door of Santiago is one of the most emblematic monuments of the city. Depicted on most cards, the door is also one of the oldest buildings there, dating back to the early sixteenth century. Then it was used as a fortress built by the Portuguese rule to protect the city from foreign invasions, as can be seen by the many guns located all around. It was then taken by the Dutch, then the English, but the door still stands majestically today, having witnessed a loaded and eventful history.