Forte do Samoco
Forte do Samoco is a protected area in Mafra, Lisbon District. Forte do Samoco is situated nearby to the archaeological site Forte da Murgeira, as well as near the church Capela de Nossa Senhora da Lapa.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Codeçal and Tapada Nacional de Mafra.
Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Codeçal
Church
Photo: Vitor Oliveira, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Codeçal is a church, which is situated 1¼ km east of Forte do Samoco.
Tapada Nacional de Mafra
Nature reserve
Photo: Tintazul, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Tapada Nacional de Mafra was created in Mafra, Portugal, during the reign of king João V, following the building of the Mafra National Palace, as a park for royal and court recreation. Tapada Nacional de Mafra is situated 2½ km southeast of Forte do Samoco.
Museu Nacional da Música
Museum
The Museu da Música is a museum in the Palace of Mafra, Portugal. The museum primarily features musical instruments; among its holdings is a 1725 Stradivarius cello once owned and played by King Luís I of Portugal (ruled 1861–1889. Museu Nacional da Música is situated 3 km south of Forte do Samoco.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Igreja Nova and Freiria.
Igreja Nova
Village
Photo: Rúdisicyon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Igreja Nova is a village, which is situated 5 km south of Forte do Samoco.
Freiria
Village
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Freiria is a village, which is situated 7 km north of Forte do Samoco.
Carvoeira
Village
Photo: Vitor Oliveira, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Carvoeira is a village, which is situated 7 km west of Forte do Samoco.
Forte do Samoco
- Type: Protected area
- Categories: fort, cultural heritage, archaeological site, and historic site
- Location: Mafra, Lisbon District, Portugal, Iberia, Europe
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Latitude
38.96358° or 38° 57′ 49″ northLongitude
-9.3226° or 9° 19′ 21″ westElevation
215 metres (705 feet)Open location code
8CCGXM7G+CXOpenStreetMap ID
way 364773470OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_siteWikidata ID
Q99328759
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In Other Languages
“Forte do Samoco” goes by many names.
- Portuguese: “Forte do Meio”
- Portuguese: “Forte do Samoco”
- Portuguese: “obra militar nº 83”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Forte da Murgeira and Capela de Nossa Senhora da Lapa.
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