Bairro da Icesa

Bairro da Icesa is a neighborhood in Vialonga, Vila Franca de Xira, Lisbon District. Bairro da Icesa is situated nearby to the neighborhood Urbanização Olival da Fonte, as well as near Parque Urbano da Quinta da Flamenga.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Quinta de Nossa Senhora da Piedade and Fort of Casa.

Quinta de Nossa Senhora da Piedade

Park

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Quinta de Nossa Senhora da Piedade is a park.

Fort of Casa

Protected area

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The Fort of Casa was the most easterly of the forts and redoubts built in 1809-10 during the Peninsular War on the second line of the three defensive Lines of Torres Vedras aimed at protecting the capital of Portugal, Lisbon. Fort of Casa is situated 2½ km east of Bairro da Icesa.

Forte da Portela Pequeno

Protected area

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Forte da Portela Pequeno is a protected area, which is situated 3 km northeast of Bairro da Icesa.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Santa Iria de Azoia and Bucelas.

Santa Iria de Azoia

Town

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Santa Iria de Azoia is a town and former freguesia in the municipality of Loures, Portugal. Since 2013, it is part of the freguesia Santa Iria de Azoia, São João da Talha e Bobadela. Its population in 2011 was 18,240. Santa Iria de Azoia is situated 3½ km south of Bairro da Icesa.

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. Bucelas is situated 4 km northwest of Bairro da Icesa.