Forte da Giribita, Oeiras

Name: Forte da Giribita
Address: Oeiras, Portugal

#14 among attractions in Oeiras

Forts and castles

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The Fort of Giribita, also referred to as the Fort of Our Lady of Porto Salvo and the Fort of Ponta do Guincho, is located on the right bank of the Tagus estuary, in the municipality of Oeiras, District of Lisbon, in Portugal. It was completed in 1649 during the Portuguese Restoration War, as part of the fortifications of Lisbon that stretched from Cabo da Roca on the Atlantic coast to Belém Tower close to Lisbon. It could exchange crossfire with the Fort of São Bruno to its east. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1649 (375 years ago)Coordinates: 38°41'51"N, 9°16'57"W

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Forte da Giribita – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Estádio Nacional, Directorate of Lighthouses, Gibalta Lighthouse, Esteiro Lighthouse.

1.4 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Estádio Nacional, Oeiras
36 min walk • The Estádio Nacional, also known as National Stadium Sports Complex and as Jamor Sports Complex, is a national football stadium used by the Portugal national team and by Belenenses SAD since 2018.
0.8 miSW
Lighthouse
Directorate of Lighthouses, Paço de Arcos
20 min walk • The Directorate of Lighthouses in Portugal is responsible for managing the country's 47 lighthouses, as well as other marine navigation activities. It is headquartered in Paço de Arcos.
0.9 miE
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Gibalta Lighthouse, Oeiras
23 min walk • The Gibalta Lighthouse is an active Portuguese lighthouse located at Oeiras, about 10 km west of the centre of Lisbon. It is a white cylindrical tower with dome and red veins, with illumination being supplied by a red fluorescent light.
1.3 miE
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Esteiro Lighthouse, Oeiras
34 min walk • The Esteiro Lighthouse is an active Portuguese lighthouse located at Oeiras, about 10 km west of the centre of Lisbon, in parkland that also contains the National Stadium of Portugal. It is a rectangular masonry tower covered with white tiles.
0.4 miE
Forts and castles
Forte de São Bruno, Oeiras
11 min walk • The Fort of São Bruno is situated on the estuary of the River Tagus in Caxias, Oeiras municipality, near Lisbon in Portugal.
1.5 miSW
Forts and castles
Forte de São João das Maias, Oeiras
38 min walk • The Fort of São João das Maias, also known as the Fort of Oeiras, is located on the right bank of the River Tagus estuary, in the municipality of Oeiras in the Lisbon District of Portugal. It was constructed between 1644 and 1653.

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Which popular attractions are close to Forte da Giribita?

Nearby attractions include Forte de São Bruno, Oeiras (11 min walk), Directorate of Lighthouses, Paço de Arcos (20 min walk), Gibalta Lighthouse, Oeiras (23 min walk).

How to get to Forte da Giribita by public transport?

The nearest stations to Forte da Giribita:

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Paço de Arcos (12 min walk)
Caxias (12 min walk)

Forte da Giribita, Oeiras

Facts and practical information

Forte da Giribita – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Estádio Nacional, Oeiras

Directorate of Lighthouses, Paço de Arcos

Gibalta Lighthouse, Oeiras

Esteiro Lighthouse, Oeiras

Forte de São Bruno, Oeiras

Forte de São João das Maias, Oeiras

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Forte da Giribita?

How to get to Forte da Giribita by public transport?