Fort of Ribas

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.

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Type: Protected area
Description: 19th-century fort in Portugal
Also known as: “obra militar nº 51” and “Reduto de Ribas”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Fort of Mosqueiro and Anta de Casaínhos.

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 2 km west of Fort of Ribas.

Anta de Casaínhos

Archaeological site

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Anta de Casaínhos is an archaeological site, which is situated 2 km south of Fort of Ribas.

Bucelas Wine and Vineyard Museum

Museum

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Bucelas Wine and Vineyard Museum is situated 3½ km east of Fort of Ribas.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Cabeço de Montachique and Bucelas.

Cabeço de Montachique

Hamlet

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Cabeço de Montachique is a hamlet, which is situated 2½ km west of Fort of Ribas.

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 east of Fort of Ribas.