Capela da Murteira

Capela da Murteira is a church in Loures, Lisbon District. Capela da Murteira is situated nearby to the pitch Grupo Cultural e Recreativo Murteirense, as well as near the village Lousa.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Anta do Alto da Toupeira and Anta de Casaínhos.

Anta do Alto da Toupeira

Archaeological site

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The Anta do Alto da Toupeira, also called the Anta da Toupeira or the Anta de Salemas, is a Neolithic dolmen, or megalithic tomb, situated in the parish of Lousa in the municipality of Loures, in the Lisbon District of Portugal. Anta do Alto da Toupeira is situated 1¼ km northwest of Capela da Murteira.

Anta de Casaínhos

Archaeological site

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Anta de Casaínhos is an archaeological site, which is situated 2½ km northeast of Capela da Murteira.

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 4 km north of Capela da Murteira.