Palácio dos Condes da Guarda, Cascais

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

#14 among attractions in Cascais

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Facts and practical information

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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Palmela Palace, Cascais
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~940 ftSE
Museum, Art museum
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
Tamariz Beach, Cascais
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Museum
Museum of Portuguese Music, Cascais
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~1710 ftNE
38°42'1"N • 9°24'59"W
Praia da Conceição, Cascais
9 min walk • Beach, Park, Outdoor activities
0.5 miS
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse, History museum
Santa Marta Lighthouse, Cascais
12 min walk • The Santa Marta Lighthouse stands as a beacon of maritime history in the charming coastal town of Cascais, Portugal. This picturesque lighthouse, with its distinctive blue and white stripes, has been guiding sailors since its inauguration in 1868.
~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
10 min walk • The Cascais Marina, in Cascais, Portugal, is the largest marina on the Portuguese Riviera and the third largest marina in the country.
~1800 ftS
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Palácio dos Condes de Castro Guimarães, Cascais
9 min walk • The Palácio dos Condes de Castro Guimarães, originally known as the Torre de São Sebastião, was built in 1900 as an aristocrat’s summer residence in Cascais, Lisbon District, Portugal. It became a museum in 1931.

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)