Palácio dos Condes da Guarda, Cascais

Name: Palácio dos Condes da Guarda
Address: Cascais, Portugal

#14 among attractions in Cascais

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The Palácio dos Condes da Guarda is located in Cascais, Lisbon District, Portugal. The building now functions both as the headquarters of the Municipality of Cascais and, on the ground floor, as a museum that explains the history of the town. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°41'49"N, 9°25'15"W

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Palácio dos Condes da Guarda – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bar Praia da Rainha, Palmela Palace, Palácio da Cidadela, Casa de Santa Maria.

~1090 ftNE
38°41'57"N • 9°25'5"W
Bar Praia da Rainha, Cascais
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~940 ftSE
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Palácio da Cidadela, Cascais
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0.4 miS
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Casa de Santa Maria, Cascais
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1.2 miE
38°42'10"N • 9°23'59"W
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~1710 ftNE
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Praia da Conceição, Cascais
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0.5 miS
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Santa Marta Lighthouse, Cascais
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~1380 ftS
Forts and castles
Citadel of Cascais, Cascais
7 min walk • The Citadel of Cascais is a set of fortifications built between the 15th and 17th centuries to defend the Cascais coastline and River Tagus estuary and to protect against attacks on the capital of Portugal, Lisbon.
~1930 ftSE
Harbor
Marina de Cascais, Cascais
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~1800 ftS
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Palácio dos Condes de Castro Guimarães, Cascais
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Palácio dos Condes da Guarda?

Nearby attractions include Museu do Mar Rei D. Carlos, Cascais (5 min walk), Palácio da Cidadela, Cascais (5 min walk), Bar Praia da Rainha, Cascais (6 min walk), Casa das Histórias Paula Rego, Cascais (6 min walk).

How to get to Palácio dos Condes da Guarda by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palácio dos Condes da Guarda:

Bus

Cascais Estação - Largo • Lines: M 43 (7 min walk)
Cascais, Avenida Pedro Álvares Cabral • Lines: N793 (18 min walk)

Train

Cascais (8 min walk)
Monte Estoril (23 min walk)