Fort of Trafaria, Costa da Caparica
#1 among attractions in Costa da Caparica
Facts and practical information
The Fort of Trafaria is a fort in Portugal. Dating back to 1683, it has never been used in battle. ()
Costa da Caparica Portugal
Fort of Trafaria – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Belém Tower, Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Museu Coleção Berardo, Padrão dos Descobrimentos.
1.5 miNE Landmark medieval defensive towerBelém Tower, Lisbon
38 min walk • Belém Tower, an iconic landmark of Lisbon, Portugal, stands as a testament to the Age of Discoveries. This fortified tower, which graces the bank of the Tagus River, was constructed between 1514 and 1520 during the reign of King Manuel I.
2.1 miNE World heritage listed Gothic monasteryMosteiro dos Jerónimos, Lisbon
54 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Lisbon, Portugal, the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos stands as a monument to the country's Age of Discoveries and a jewel of Manueline architecture. This grand monastery, which spans over 300 meters in length, was commissioned by King Manuel I...
- 1.9 miNEMuseum of modern and contemporary art
Museu Coleção Berardo, Lisbon
48 min walk • Nestled within the cultural heart of Lisbon, the Museu Coleção Berardo is a contemporary jewel celebrating the world of modern and contemporary art. Located in the iconic Belém district, this museum offers a compelling narrative of artistic evolution from the 20th...
- 1.9 miNEConcrete monument to maritime explorers
Padrão dos Descobrimentos, Lisbon
49 min walk • The Padrão dos Descobrimentos, located in the historic Belém district of Lisbon, Portugal, stands as a grand tribute to the Age of Discoveries when Portuguese explorers ventured into unknown seas, establishing trade routes and colonies.
- 2 miNEProminent archaeological museum
National Archaeology Museum, Lisbon
53 min walk • The National Archaeology Museum of Lisbon is a window into Portugal's rich historical tapestry, offering a comprehensive collection that spans from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages. Located in the city's iconic Jerónimos Monastery, this esteemed institution is the...
- 1.9 miNEConference, exhibition and arts complex
Belém Cultural Center, Lisbon
49 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Lisbon, the Belém Cultural Center stands as a beacon of art and education in Portugal's vibrant capital. Opened in 1992, this comprehensive museum complex was designed to mark Portugal's presidency of the European Union.
- 2 miNEMaritime museum in 1500s monastery
Navy Museum, Lisbon
50 min walk • The Navy Museum is a maritime museum in Lisbon, dedicated to all aspects of the history of navigation in Portugal. The museum is administered by the Portuguese Navy and is located in the tourist district of Belém.
- 1.8 miNEMuseum, Art museum
Museu de Arte Popular, Lisbon
46 min walk • The Museu de Arte Popular is a museum in Lisbon, Portugal. It was originally designed by Veloso Reis and João Simões for the Portuguese World Exhibition's popular life pavilion in 1940, and after the exhibition was refurbished and in 1948.
- 1.4 miNEForts and castles
Fort of Bom Sucesso, Lisbon
37 min walk • The Fort of Bom Sucesso is located slightly to the west of the Belém Tower in Belém in the municipality of Lisbon, in Portugal. It now houses the Museu do Combatente and the Monument to Overseas Combatants.
- 2 miNESquare
Praça do Império, Lisbon
52 min walk • The Praça do Império is a city square and park situated adjacent to principal monuments and tourist attractions in the civil parish of Belém, municipality and Portuguese capital of Lisbon.
- 2.3 miNESquare, Monuments and statues, Garden
Afonso de Albuquerque Square, Lisbon
58 min walk • Afonso de Albuquerque Square is a public square in the Belém district of the city of Lisbon, Portugal.