Fort of São Jorge at Oitavos

The Fort of São Jorge is located on the coastal highway EN 247, near the Oitavos dunes, in the parish and municipality of , Lisbon district, .
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  • Type: Fort
  • Description: building in Cascais, Lisbon District, Portugal
  • Also known as: “Forte de Sao Jorge” and “Forte de São Jose”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Fort of Nossa Senhora da Guia and Cape Raso Lighthouse.

Fort
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The is located in , in . It was built during the Portuguese Restoration War, becoming operational in 1646. is situated 1½ km east of Fort of São Jorge at Oitavos.

Lighthouse
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Cabo Raso Lighthouse is an active Portuguese lighthouse that is located in the Fort of São Brás of Sanxete, near , . It is a cylindrical, red, metallic tower, thirteen meters high, with a lantern and balcony and attached buildings. is situated 2 km northwest of Fort of São Jorge at Oitavos.

Fort
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is located in Cabo Raso, parish and municipality of , district of Lisbon, in . is situated 2 km northwest of Fort of São Jorge at Oitavos.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Areia and Alcabideche.

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood, which is situated 2½ km north of Fort of São Jorge at Oitavos.

Village
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is a village, which is situated 6 km northeast of Fort of São Jorge at Oitavos.

Village
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is a village, which is situated 7 km east of Fort of São Jorge at Oitavos.

Fort of São Jorge at Oitavos

Latitude
38.69959° or 38° 41′ 59″ north
Longitude
-9.46814° or 9° 28′ 5″ west
Elevation
14 metres (46 feet)
Wheelchair access
no
Open location code
8CCGMGXJ+RP
Open­Street­Map ID
way 202354761
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­fort
Geo­Names ID
2263317
Wiki­data ID
Q10284000
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