Fort of Nossa Senhora das Mercês de Catalazete, Oeiras

Name: Fort of Nossa Senhora das Mercês de Catalazete
Address: Oeiras, Portugal

#2 among attractions in Oeiras

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Fort of Nossa Senhora das Mercês de Catalazete

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Fort of Nossa Senhora das Mercês de Catalazete, Oeiras

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The Fort of Nossa Senhora das Mercês de Catalazete, also known as the Fort of Catalazete, is located on the right bank of the River Tagus estuary in the municipality of Oeiras in the Lisbon District of Portugal. The fort dates back to 1762, when a small battery was erected on a site between the Fort of São Julião da Barra and the Fort of Santo Amaro do Areeiro, with the purpose of strengthening the defence provided by those two forts. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°40'40"N, 9°19'3"W

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Fort of Nossa Senhora das Mercês de Catalazete – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort of São Julião da Barra, Fort of Santo Amaro do Areeiro, Praia de Carcavelos, Bugio Lighthouse.

0.5 miSW
Forts and castles
Fort of São Julião da Barra, Oeiras
13 min walk • The São Julião da Barra Fort is the largest and most complete military defense complex in the Vauban style remaining in Portugal. It is located in São Julião da Barra, on the point of São Gião, in the parish of Oeiras e São Julião da Barra, Paço de Arcos e Caxias, Oeiras Municipality, Lisbon District.
~1420 ftNE
City wall
Fort of Santo Amaro do Areeiro, Oeiras
7 min walk • The Fort of Santo Amaro do Areeiro, also known as the Forte Velho or Fort of Areeiro, is located on the right bank of the River Tagus in the municipality of Oeiras in the Lisbon District of Portugal. Construction began in 1647 under the direction of António Luís de Meneses and was completed in 1659.
1 miW
38°40'46"N • 9°20'7"W
Praia de Carcavelos, Oeiras
25 min walk • Beach, Surfing, Tours
1.6 miSE
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Bugio Lighthouse, Oeiras
40 min walk • The Bugio Lighthouse is situated on an island in the estuary of the River Tagus on the Fort of São Lourenço do Bugio, about ten kilometres west of Lisbon. It falls under the municipality of Oeiras in Lisbon District.
1.6 miNE
Lighthouse
Directorate of Lighthouses, Paço de Arcos
40 min walk • The Directorate of Lighthouses in Portugal is responsible for managing the country's 47 lighthouses, as well as other marine navigation activities. It is headquartered in Paço de Arcos.
1 miW
Park
Estate of Santo António, Oeiras
26 min walk • The Quinta de Santo António is a well-preserved Pombaline quinta in the freguesia of Carcavelos e Parede, in the municipality of Cascais, on the Portuguese Riviera. It is the seat of St. Julian's School.
0.5 miSW
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
São Julião Lighthouse, Oeiras
13 min walk • The São Julião Lighthouse is located in the fort of the same name, which is the largest sea defence structure in Portugal and is situated on a headland on the north bank of the River Tagus estuary in Oeiras, Lisbon District. It is a square masonry tower and the lantern is painted white, with a red dome.
1.2 miNW
Area
Carcavelos, Oeiras
32 min walk • Carcavelos was, until 2013, a civil parish in the Portuguese municipality of Cascais, about 12 kilometres west of Lisbon. In 2013, the parish merged into the new parish Carcavelos e Parede. The parish was known for the Carcavelos wine.
0.9 miNE
Forts and castles
Forte de São João das Maias, Oeiras
23 min walk • The Fort of São João das Maias, also known as the Fort of Oeiras, is located on the right bank of the River Tagus estuary, in the municipality of Oeiras in the Lisbon District of Portugal. It was constructed between 1644 and 1653.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fort of Nossa Senhora das Mercês de Catalazete?

Nearby attractions include Fort of Santo Amaro do Areeiro, Oeiras (7 min walk), São Julião Lighthouse, Oeiras (13 min walk), Fort of São Julião da Barra, Oeiras (13 min walk), Forte de São João das Maias, Oeiras (23 min walk).

How to get to Fort of Nossa Senhora das Mercês de Catalazete by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort of Nossa Senhora das Mercês de Catalazete:

Train

Santo Amaro (18 min walk)
Oeiras (20 min walk)