Peniche
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Number of results: 10
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MonumentsForte de São João Baptista - BerlengasThis fort on the island of Berlenga was built in 1651 on the orders of Dom João IV, and completed in 1656.Built to prevent this island being occupied by North-African pirates or enemy powers, the fort's most famous episode occurred in June 1666. It (...)
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MonumentsCapela de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios - PenicheSituated close to the coast, in the far west of the peninsula of Peniche, this chapel forms the basis for a shrine devoted to the cult of the Virgin Mary. The date when this church was founded is not known, although it is believed to have been built (...)
Telephone: +351 262 787 748
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MonumentsFortaleza de PenicheThe fortifications have an irregular shape because of the rocks at the base of the walls, which consist of four defensive ramparts. The fortress rises up from the rock to the south of the peninsula of Peniche, which was once an island.
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MonumentsIgreja de São Leonardo, matriz de Atouguia da BaleiaDating from the 12th century, the Igreja de São Leonardo, in the old town of Atouguia da Baleia, is the oldest Christian church in the municipality of Peniche. According to tradition, this Gothic church dedicated to St. Leonard was built from the (...)
Telephone: +351 262 759 127
Fax: +351 262 759 978
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MonumentsIgreja de São Pedro - PenicheThe Igreja de São Pedro is located in the heart of Peniche's historic centre and is the largest church in the district.Dating from the end of the 16th century, the church is divided into a central nave and two side aisles. In each of the aisles, (...)
Telephone: +351 262 782 172
Fax: +351 262 790 141
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MonumentsIgreja da Misericórdia de PenicheThis church dating from the beginning of the 17th century belongs to the charitable institution known as Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Peniche.Annexed to the former hospital of this institution, the inside of the church boasts an exceptionally (...)
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MonumentsIgreja de Nossa Senhora da Ajuda, Matriz de PenicheLocated to the north of the peninsula of Peniche, this church dates from the early 16th century, having been built, according to tradition, on the ruins of another church dedicated to St. Vincent.This particular local cult seems to be based on (...)
Telephone: +351 262 782 172 - 262 782 161
Fax: +351 262 790 141
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MonumentsIgreja de São Sebastião - Serra d' El-ReiThe interior of this church, built in the 16th century, has a magnificent set of tile panels alluding to the life of St. Sebastian and decorative features in the Manueline style worthy of note.
Telephone: +351 262 782 172
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MonumentsIgreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição - Atouguia da BaleiaDating from the end of the 17th century, the church of Our Lady of the Conception in Atouguia da Baleia is a baroque church, attributed to the architect João Antunes, built thanks to the donations that were made by the local population and some (...)
Telephone: +351 262 759 127
Fax: +351 262 759 798
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MonumentsForte da Praia da ConsolaçãoThe fort is located next to the beach of the same name. The gate is crowned by the royal coat of arms. The bridge over the moat is supported by two vaulted galleries.
