The Fort of Arpim is in the parish of Bucelas in the municipality of Loures, in the Lisbon District of Portugal. It was constructed during the Peninsular War, forming part of the first of three defensive Lines of Torres Vedras aimed at protecting Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, from French invasion. Fort of Arpim is situated 4 km northeast of Santa Cruz.

Forte da Portela Grande

Protected area

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Forte da Portela Grande is a protected area, which is situated 3½ km northeast of Santa Cruz.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bucelas and Fanhões.

Bucelas

Town

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Bucelas is a civil parish in the municipality of Loures, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 4,663, in an area of 33.97 km². The town is known for its Bucelas DOC wine.

Fanhões

Village

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Fanhões is a village, which is situated 4 km west of Santa Cruz.

Freguesia de Santo Antão do Tojal

Village

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Freguesia de Santo Antão do Tojal is a village, which is situated 4½ km southwest of Santa Cruz.

Santa Cruz

Type: Hamlet
Category: locality
Location: Vialonga, Vila Franca de Xira, Lisbon District, Portugal, Iberia, Europe
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Latitude

38.8827° or 38° 52′ 58″ north

Longitude

-9.10778° or 9° 6′ 28″ west

Elevation

175 metres (574 feet)

Open location code

8CCGVVMR+3V

OpenStreetMap ID

node 2713356874

OpenStreetMap feature

place=hamlet

GeoNames ID

2263536

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