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   Monuments

   Forte de São João no Estoril

   Quadrangular in shape, the fort's gate has some lightly decorated stones in its arch. Above it can be seen an inscription and the royal coat of arms. The fort also has three circular watchtowers in three of its corners.

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   Monuments

   Forte de São Julião da Barra

   This fort has an extremely wide field of vision, with an uninterrupted span of 180º, ranging from deep into the Tagus estuary to the rugged cliffs of Boca do Inferno. Your attention is drawn to the enormous ravelin pointing towards the coast road.

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   Monuments

   Forte de São Miguel Arcanjo

   This fort is situated at the end of the promontory, overlooking the northern beach. It is triangular in shape with a rampart in each corner.

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   Monuments

   Forte de São Neutel

   The São Neutel Fort is located in the parish of Santa Maria Maior, in Chaves, and was built during the Restoration Wars, in the 17th century, to reinforce the defence of the region.It has a star-shaped floor plan, with a double defensive line and an (...)

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   Monuments

   Forte de São Vicente

   The Forte de São Vicente is situated on top of one of the highest hills surrounding the valley over which the city of Torres Vedras has gradually spread.The fort includes an interesting series of ditches, trenches and firing positions, still (...)

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   Monuments

   Forte de Vila Praia de Âncora ou Fortim da Lagarteira

   The royal coat of arms can be seen above the main entrance and the covered balcony is supported by thick brackets and machicolated, a mediaeval defensive process that was still in use at the end of the 17C, involving the pouring of hot liquid over (...)

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   Monuments

   Forte do Areeiro

   A rectangular-shaped fort, with one side facing the sea and two flanks, it was mounted with four coastal cannons that were used to fight against the enemy boats sailing between the two banks of the River Tagus.

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   Monuments

   Forte do Pessegueiro

   The classification of this monument includes the Forte da Ilha de Dentro situated on the island. In the ruins of the mainland fortress there are two ramparts and the moat, as well as a barracks and chapel in the main section.

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   Restaurants and Cafés

   Forte e Feio

   
   
   Telephone: +351 282 413 809
   Fax: +351 282 414 143
   E-mail: madalena_1969@hotmail.com

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    Monuments

    Forte São João Baptista

    The fort's two levels of ramparts and its consequent great defensive capacity were designed to protect the harbour entrance.The chapel is covered by a hexagonal tile-covered cupola, which also has overhanging eaves supported by brackets.

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