Fort of Nossa Senhora da Guia, Cascais

Name: Fort of Nossa Senhora da Guia
Address: Cascais, Portugal

#17 among attractions in Cascais

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The Fort of Nossa Senhora da Guia is located in Cascais, Lisbon District in Portugal. It was built during the Portuguese Restoration War, becoming operational in 1646. The site, which preserves some parts of the fort, is now occupied by a maritime laboratory under control of the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°41'43"N, 9°27'9"W

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Cascais Portugal

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Fort of Nossa Senhora da Guia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Farol da Guia, Fort of São Jorge at Oitavos, Casa da Guia, Forte de São Jorge de Oitavos.

~1740 ftE
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Farol da Guia, Cascais
9 min walk • The Guia lighthouse is an active Portuguese lighthouse located at Cabo da Guia, about 2 km west of the centre of Cascais. It is an octagonal tower in white masonry with a red lantern that has a range of 18 nautical miles.
1.1 miSW
Museum, Forts and castles
Fort of São Jorge at Oitavos, Cascais
29 min walk • 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.
0.5 miE
38°41'43"N • 9°26'38"W
Casa da Guia, Cascais
12 min walk • Park
0.9 miW
Museum, Forts and castles
Forte de São Jorge de Oitavos, Cascais
23 min walk • 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Fort of Nossa Senhora da Guia?

Nearby attractions include Farol da Guia, Cascais (9 min walk), Casa da Guia, Cascais (12 min walk), Forte de São Jorge de Oitavos, Cascais (23 min walk).

How to get to Fort of Nossa Senhora da Guia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort of Nossa Senhora da Guia:

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Cascais, Avenida Pedro Álvares Cabral • Lines: N793 (26 min walk)

Fort of Nossa Senhora da Guia, Cascais

Facts and practical information

Cascais plan & book

Fort of Nossa Senhora da Guia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Farol da Guia, Cascais

Fort of São Jorge at Oitavos, Cascais

Casa da Guia, Cascais

Forte de São Jorge de Oitavos, Cascais

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fort of Nossa Senhora da Guia?

How to get to Fort of Nossa Senhora da Guia by public transport?