Forte de Santa Apolónia, Lisbon

Name: Forte de Santa Apolónia
Address: Lisbon, Portugal

#244 among attractions in Lisbon

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Forte de Santa Apolónia, also known as Baluarte de Santa Apolónia or Bateria do Manique, is located in the parish of Penha de França, municipality and district of Lisbon, in Portugal.

Coordinates: 38°43'23"N, 9°7'1"W

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Forte de Santa Apolónia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: São Jorge Castle, Monastery of São Vicente de Fora, Palacio do Grilo, Panteão Nacional.

1.2 miSW
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0.7 miSW
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City wall
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Forte de Santa Apolónia?

Nearby attractions include Igreja da Madre de Deus, Lisbon (5 min walk), Museu Nacional do Azulejo, Lisbon (6 min walk), Museu da Água, Lisbon (7 min walk), Palace of Panaca, Lisbon (10 min walk).

How to get to Forte de Santa Apolónia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Forte de Santa Apolónia:

Bus

Cruz da Pedra • Lines: 37B (2 min walk)
Rua da Madre de Deus • Lines: 210, 37B, 718, 742, 759 (3 min walk)

Train

Lisbon-Santa Apolónia Station (18 min walk)
Lisboa Santa Apolónia (19 min walk)

Metro

Santa Apolónia • Lines: Azul (19 min walk)
Intendente • Lines: Verde (26 min walk)

Tram

Sapadores • Lines: 28E (19 min walk)
Rua da Graça • Lines: 28E (20 min walk)