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Forte de São Teodósio / Forte da Cadaveira

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Avenida Marques Leal, 48
2765-079, Estoril

Cascais

This fortress is located by the seashore road and is partially hidden by some woods. It is called "Forte Velho" (Old Fortress) due to the fact that it is the oldest in the region. It was built by Dom Filipe I and enlarged by Dom João IV in 1643.

Forte de São Pedro / Forte da Poça

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Avenida Marginal - EN6
2765, Estoril

Cascais

Quadrangular Fort, with a battery toward the beach and on the opposite side barracks and bunkers. The defensive line was built in the reign of Dom João IV, being a strategic point in defense of the Bar Tejo.

Forte de Santo António

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Rua Vasco da Gama
2765, Estoril

Cascais

Forte de Santa Marta

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Avenida Rei Humberto II de Itália
2750-800, Cascais

Cascais

A fortress located by the cliff, near the Museum Count Castro Guimarães. The date of its primitive construction is not identified and only an inscription and the royal arms remain of it. It was deeply restored when it was given to the Sea Ministry, in 1868, to build a lighthouse there.

Forte de Nossa Senhora da Guia / Museu Oceanográfico / Museu Bocage

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Avenida Senhora do Cabo, 939 - EN247
2750-374, Cascais

Cascais

A fortress built during the reign of Dom João IV, although the exact date of its primitive construction is unknown. There are still several vestiges of that construction, namely a gate with an inscription and the royal arms.

Forte de Nossa Senhora da Conceição

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Alameda Duquesa de Palmela
2750-335, Cascais

Cascais

The ancient fort stood on the current Palace of the Dukes of Palmela. Currently, it remains only a parapet, dating from the 19th century.

Forte da Crismina / Bateria da Crismina

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Estrada do Guincho - EN247
2750-642, Cascais

Cascais

A fortress rebuilt btween 1642/43, currently ruined. It had a rectangular plan and there are still vestiges of the walls. Inside, one can view the paving stones.

Forte de Nossa Senhora da Luz

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Avenida Dom Carlos I
2750-310, Cascais

Cascais

The fortress of Nossa Senhora da Luz has a portal with pilasters and a pediment heavy denticuladas. The coat of arms of Portuguese Crown evokes the overlapping of past wars.

Farol do Cabo Raso

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Estrada do Guincho - EN247
2750-642, Cascais

Cascais

Little lighthouse in metal, with thirteen feet tall. Features a lantern, balconied buildings annexes.

Villa Sarah / Instituto das Filhas de Maria Auxiliadora

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Rua Trouville, 104
2765, Estoril

Cascais

Single family housing dating from the late 19th century, of quadrangular with four floors. In 1959, the House passes to the Institute of the daughters of Mary help of Christians, which constructs a complementary building.

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