Citadel of Cascais, Cascais

Name: Citadel of Cascais
Address: Av. Dom Carlos I, Cascais, 2750-310, Portugal
Telephone: +351 21 481 4300

#18 among attractions in Cascais

Top attraction, Forts and castles

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The Citadel of Cascais is a set of fortifications built between the 15th and 17th centuries to defend the Cascais coastline and River Tagus estuary and to protect against attacks on the capital of Portugal, Lisbon. The citadel incorporates three separate developments, the tower of Santo António de Cascais, the Fortress of Our Lady of Light, and the former Royal Palace area. ()

Local name: Cidadela de Cascais Coordinates: 38°41'36"N, 9°25'11"W

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Av. Dom Carlos ICascais 2750-310 Portugal

Contact

+351 21 481 4300

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Nearby attractions include: Bar Praia da Rainha, Palmela Palace, Casino Estoril, Palácio da Cidadela.

0.4 miN
38°41'57"N • 9°25'5"W
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~1380 ftN
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Citadel of Cascais open?

Citadel of Cascais is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Citadel of Cascais?

Nearby attractions include Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Luz, Cascais (1 min walk), Palácio da Cidadela, Cascais (3 min walk), Marina de Cascais, Cascais (4 min walk), Palácio dos Condes de Castro Guimarães, Cascais (4 min walk).

How to get to Citadel of Cascais by public transport?

The nearest stations to Citadel of Cascais:

Bus

Cascais Estação - Largo • Lines: M 43 (13 min walk)
Cascais, Avenida Pedro Álvares Cabral • Lines: N793 (21 min walk)

Train

Cascais (14 min walk)
Monte Estoril (26 min walk)