Title: Porton de Campo in Barrio Histórico | Expedia.co.uk [Porton de Campo Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Porton-De-Campo-Hotels.0-l6114152-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Porton de Campo Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Porton-De-Campo.d6114152.Car-Hire-Guide)[Barrio Histórico Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Barrio-Historico.d553248635976399056.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Porton de Campo ![Porton de Campo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6114152/2a955833-bde0-4348-aae3-b885716febd4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Porton de Campo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6114152/2a955833-bde0-4348-aae3-b885716febd4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Colonia del Sacramento which includes signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6114152/daf23180-f58b-460c-983e-bf396a342860.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Porton de Campo which includes a house as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6114152/829a7bd5-2d57-4335-9829-84232b20acee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Porton de Campo which includes street scenes and motorbike riding](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6114152/1e755928-8f52-4ba2-9f73-592edfc2ea7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Porton de Campo Activities --- --- #### After being built over 270 years ago by a Portuguese governor to protect the city from potential enemies, this gate and drawbridge are still standing. Portón de Campo is an 18th-century city gate and drawbridge built by the Portuguese settlers of Colonia del Sacramento. It was an integral part of the walls that protected the city from intrusion. Visit this site, now a charming entrance to the historic centre of the area. Trees, bushes and grassy hills surround the wooden drawbridge. Marvel at the stone pillars of the gateway that permit entry to the historic centre. See the chains that were used to shut the drawbridge to stop potential enemies from entering. Learn about the history of the landmark through its informative plaques. A Portuguese governor known as Vasconcellos, who had a great influence on the city, ordered the construction of the site in 1745\. Green hills with trees and bushes have replaced the moat that once flowed below the bridge. Follow the remains of the wall and discover cannons and other historical relics. Capture photos of the antique drawbridge. Imagine the daily lives of the European settlers who lived here as you walk back and forth along the bridge. Passing through the gate is like stepping back in time, with countless historic landmarks scattered around the area. The drawbridge was recovered at the beginning of the 1970s. Some parts were rebuilt, while the majority of the structure remained intact. Its name means “Camp Gate.” It is also known as the Puerta de la Ciudadela (Fortress Door). The site is free and open to the public at all times. Take advantage of the clean public bathrooms nearby. Find the Portón de Campo in the historic centre in the southwest part of the city of Colonia del Sacramento. It is next to the Portuguese Museum, the lighthouse and the main square, Plaza Mayor. Walk about 1 mile (1.6 kilometres) west from the city’s principal bus stop and the ferry port, where travellers arrive from Buenos Aires in Argentina across the Río de la Plata. ### Popular places to visit ![Street of Sighs featuring a small town or village, street scenes and a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6166664/6c51c234-0887-4a90-84d5-37e510ba8c83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Street of Sighs 4.5/5(3 reviews) See if the unusual name fits as you stroll down this iconic cobblestone street and its antique buildings dating back several centuries. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Street-Of-Sighs-Barrio-Historico.d6166664.Attraction) ![Rio de la Plata](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532463442/59eb8745-a260-419e-9be4-301a8043e696.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rio de la Plata Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rio de la Plata during your travels in Colonia del Sacramento. 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