Casal da Brazieira

Casal da Brazieira is a farm in Fanhões, Loures, Lisbon District. Casal da Brazieira is situated nearby to the protected area Forte do Outeiro da Quinta da Atraca, as well as near the archaeological site Forte do Outeiro do Vale.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Fort of Mosqueiro and Fort of Ribas.

Fort of Mosqueiro

Protected area

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The Fort of Mosqueiro, also known as the Redoubt of Mosqueiro, is one of a group of fortifications in Portugal that made up the Lines of Torres Vedras, which were designed to protect the capital, Lisbon, from possible invasion by French troops during the Peninsular War. Fort of Mosqueiro is situated 1½ km south of Casal da Brazieira.

Fort of Ribas

Protected area

Photo: Roundtheworld, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Fort of Ribas, also known as the Redoubt of Ribas and the Redoubt of Freixial Alto, is one of a group of fortifications in Portugal that made up the second of the three defensive Lines of Torres Vedras, between the Atlantic Ocean and the River Tagus, which were designed to protect the capital, Lisbon, from possible invasion by French troops during the Peninsular War. Fort of Ribas is situated 2½ km southeast of Casal da Brazieira.