Castle of Sesimbra

The Castle of Sesimbra, also known as Castle of the Moors, is a castle located in the town of , in the of . It was classified as a National Monument on 16 June 1910.
Sacavem, Public domain.
  • Castle
  • …lies at an elevation of around 230 metres (750 feet)
  • …is also known as “Castelo de Sesimbra”
  • Description: building in Sesimbra, Setúbal District, Portugal

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Estádio Vila Amália and Fortress of Saint James of Sesimbra.
is a stadium, which is situated 750 metres southeast of Castle of Sesimbra.
Sacavem, Public domain.
Protected area
The is a fortress… is situated 1¼ km southeast of Castle of Sesimbra.
Protected area
Pedreira do Avelino is a natural monument in Zambujal, , . is situated 1½ km west of Castle of Sesimbra.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Azóia.
Hamlet
is a town in the municipality of , parish of Castelo, near Cabo Espichel. is situated 7 km west of Castle of Sesimbra.
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Latitude
38.4527° or 38° 27′ 10″ north
Longitude
-9.10691° or 9° 6′ 25″ west
Open location code
8CCGFV3V+36
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Ukrainian—“Castle of Sesimbra” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Corredoura and Gesseira de Santana.
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Portugal: Highlights

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