Fort of Alto do Duque, Lisbon

#109 among attractions in Lisbon

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The Fort of Alto do Duque is located 75 meters above sea level at the southwestern tip of the Monsanto Forest Park, in the parish of Ajuda, in Portugal's capital of Lisbon. Built at the end of the 19th century as part of Lisbon's Campo Entrincheirado defensive ring around the city, with the intention that it, together with the Fort of Bom Sucesso, would defend against attacks along the River Tagus, the fort is now headquarters of the criminal investigation division of the Polícia de Segurança Pública in Lisbon. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°42'13"N, 9°13'20"W

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Estrada do Forte do Alto do DuqueBelém (Santa Maria de Belém)Lisbon Portugal

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Fort of Alto do Duque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Belém Tower, Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Museu Coleção Berardo, Padrão dos Descobrimentos.

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History and role of Portugal's presidents
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Park
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Museum, Art museum
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fort of Alto do Duque?

Nearby attractions include Restelo Hermitage, Lisbon (13 min walk), Algés, Lisbon (13 min walk), Museu Nacional de Etnologia, Lisbon (19 min walk), Monumento aos Combatentes do Ultramar, Lisbon (21 min walk).

How to get to Fort of Alto do Duque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort of Alto do Duque:

Bus

Rua do Alto do Duque • Lines: 751 (5 min walk)
Rua Latino Coelho • Lines: 201, 750, 751 (8 min walk)

Tram

Rua Damião de Góis • Lines: 15E (11 min walk)
Algés - Praça Dom Manuel I • Lines: 15E (12 min walk)

Train

Algés (14 min walk)