Fort of São Jorge at Oitavos, Cascais

Name: Fort of São Jorge at Oitavos
Address: Cascais, Portugal

#36 among attractions in Cascais

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The Fort of São Jorge) is located on the coastal highway EN 247, near the Oitavos dunes, in the parish and municipality of Cascais, Lisbon district, Portugal. It was one of a series of forts stretching from the Tower of Belem close to Lisbon to Cabo da Roca. It is now a museum. ()

Local name: Forte de São Jorge de Oitavos Built: 1641 (383 years ago)Coordinates: 38°41'5"N, 9°28'6"W

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Fort of São Jorge at Oitavos – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort of Cresmina, Casino Estoril, Palácio da Cidadela, Casa de Santa Maria.

2.7 miN
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