Fort of Alqueidão, Sobral de Monte Agraço

Name: Fort of Alqueidão
Address: Sobral de Monte Agraço, Portugal

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Fort of Alqueidão, Sobral de Monte Agraço

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The Fort of Alqueidão, also known as Forte Grande, is located about 2 kilometres south of the parish of Sobral de Monte Agraço, in the municipality of Sobral de Monte Agraço, in the Lisbon District of Portugal. It was one of the first and one of the largest of 152 military works known as the Lines of Torres Vedras that were built in 1809-10 to defend Lisbon during the Peninsular War. The fort played a major role in stopping the advance of Napoleonic troops. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°59'12"N, 9°9'3"W

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Sobral de Monte Agraço Portugal

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Fort of Alqueidão – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Igreja de São Quintino, Arruda dos Vinhos.

1.4 miN
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Igreja de São Quintino
36 min walk • Igreja de São Quintino is a church in Sobral de Monte Agraço, Portugal. It is classified as a National Monument.
3.9 miE
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Arruda dos Vinhos
101 min walk • One of the main attractions in Arruda dos Vinhos is the Quinta de Pancas, a historic winery that has been producing high-quality wines for generations. Visitors can take guided tours of the estate, learning about the winemaking process and sampling some of the...