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Monuments in Peniche

Estátua de Dom António Ferreira Visconde

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Avenida 25 de Abril
2520, Peniche

Peniche

Estátua e painel de azulejos da autoria do escultor Fernando Marques.

Forte de São João Baptista / Forte da Berlenga

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Arquipélago das Berlengas
2520, Ilha da Berlenga

Peniche

Large stone wall rosea in the shape of a polyhedron. Has canhoteiras and bunkers that denote great simplicity and rigour. Barracks and other dependencies are organized in a set of several volumes.

Muralhas e Portas da Cidade de Peniche

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Avenida Monsenhor Manuel Bastos
2520, Peniche

Peniche

Peniche is surrounded partly by 16th century walls that surround the white houses divided by narrow streets. The ramparts defended the city from that time, in conjunction with the Fort of consolation and the Fort of São João Baptista das Berlengas. However, during the Peninsular War, proved weak, succumbing to the Napoleonic invasions of 1807.

Fortaleza de Peniche

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Campo da República, 609
2520-607, Peniche

Peniche

Given the bedrock of cloths of wall, the fortifications of the Citadel are irregular route. Inside the fortress are the chapel of Santa Barbara, baluarte round, large cistern, the bunkers and the whole parade grounds. The Citadel served as a political prison since the 18th century until the 20th century.

Forte da Praia da Consolação

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Largo Nossa Senhora da Consolação
2525, Consolação

Peniche

Located next to praia da Consolação, was built in the mid 17TH century. The door is surmounted by the Royal Arms and the bridge over the moat is supported by two barrel-vaulted galleries.

Igreja de São Leonardo / Igreja Matriz de Atouguia da Baleia

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Largo de São Leonardo, 7
2525-029, Atouguia da Baleia

Peniche

This temple was constructed in the 14th century and it displays a primitive Gothic character, dimed by Manueline elements, such as the sacristy door, and Mannerist features like the lateral chapels and the total coverage in pattern glazed tiles. On the nave ceiling it is possible to observe some panels picturing scenes from the Old Testament.

Lavadouro de Peniche

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Avenida Mariano Caetano
2520, Peniche

Peniche

Laundry located in the Centre of Peniche, where you show the characteristic tiles, surrounding the monument.

Pelourinho de Atouguia da Baleia

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Largo de São Leonardo
2525, Atouguia da Baleia

Peniche

This pillory has a flat shaft settled in a three steps base. It is topped a capital rather worked.

Homenagem à Rendilheira

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Rua 13 de Infantaria
2520, Peniche

Peniche

Tribute to rendilheiras of Peniche, town traditionally linked to bobbin lace lace, at least since the 17th century. Every year the municipality of Peniche celebrates the day of Rendilheira.

Fontes da Praceta Outeiro da Aroeira

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Praceta Outeiro da Aroeira
2525, Praia da Consolação

Peniche

Praceta embellished with several fountains of attractive design, forming a modern and airy architectural set.

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