Fort of São Julião da Barra, Oeiras

Name: Fort of São Julião da Barra
Address: Oeiras, Portugal

#3 among attractions in Oeiras

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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. Considered in the past as the most important maritime fortification in the country, it had originally, together with the Fort of São Lourenço do Bugio, the role of controlling access to the port of Lisbon. It is currently the official residence of the Portuguese Minister of National Defence. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°40'27"N, 9°19'31"W

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Fort of São Julião da Barra – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort of Santo Amaro do Areeiro, Praia de Carcavelos, Estate of Santo António, São Julião Lighthouse.

0.7 miNE
City wall
Fort of Santo Amaro do Areeiro, Oeiras
19 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.
0.7 miNW
38°40'46"N • 9°20'7"W
Praia de Carcavelos, Oeiras
17 min walk • Beach, Surfing, Tours
0.8 miNW
Park
Estate of Santo António, Oeiras
21 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.
~110 ftN
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
São Julião Lighthouse, Oeiras
1 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
31 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.
1.3 miNE
Forts and castles
Forte de São João das Maias, Oeiras
35 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Fort of São Julião da Barra?

Nearby attractions include São Julião Lighthouse, Oeiras (1 min walk), Praia de Carcavelos, Oeiras (17 min walk), Fort of Santo Amaro do Areeiro, Oeiras (19 min walk), Estate of Santo António, Oeiras (21 min walk).

How to get to Fort of São Julião da Barra by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort of São Julião da Barra:

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Oeiras (27 min walk)
Santo Amaro (29 min walk)

Fort of São Julião da Barra, Oeiras

Facts and practical information

Oeiras plan & book

Fort of São Julião da Barra – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Fort of Santo Amaro do Areeiro, Oeiras

Praia de Carcavelos, Oeiras

Estate of Santo António, Oeiras

São Julião Lighthouse, Oeiras

Carcavelos, Oeiras

Forte de São João das Maias, Oeiras

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fort of São Julião da Barra?

How to get to Fort of São Julião da Barra by public transport?