Calhandriz Fort 3

Calhandriz Fort 3 is a protected area in São Tiago dos Velhos, Arruda dos Vinhos, Lisbon District. Calhandriz Fort 3 is situated nearby to the protected area Calhandriz Fort 4, as well as near the power station Central Fotovoltaica Inov Lx.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Fort of Arpim and Forte da Serra da Aguieira.

Fort of Arpim

Protected area

Photo: Roundtheworld, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Fort of Arpim is in the parish of Bucelas in the municipality of Loures, in the Lisbon District of Portugal. It was constructed during the Peninsular War, forming part of the first of three defensive Lines of Torres Vedras aimed at protecting Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, from French invasion. Fort of Arpim is situated 1½ km south of Calhandriz Fort 3.

Forte da Serra da Aguieira

Protected area

Photo: Roundtheworld, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Forte da Serra da Aguieira is a protected area, which is situated 3 km south of Calhandriz Fort 3.

Forte da Portela Grande

Protected area

Photo: Roundtheworld, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Forte da Portela Grande is a protected area, which is situated 3 km south of Calhandriz Fort 3.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bucelas and Sobralinho.

Bucelas

Town

Photo: Juntas, CC BY-SA 3.0.

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 southwest of Calhandriz Fort 3.

Sobralinho

Town

Photo: GualdimG, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Sobralinho is a town, which is situated 5 km east of Calhandriz Fort 3.

Arranhó

Town

Arranhó is a civil parish in the municipality of Arruda dos Vinhos, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 2,531, in an area of 21.47 km2. Arranhó is situated 6 km northwest of Calhandriz Fort 3.

Calhandriz Fort 3

Opening hours: 24/7
Type: Protected area
Categories: cultural heritage, fort, archaeological site, and historic site
Location: São Tiago dos Velhos, Arruda dos Vinhos, Lisbon District, Portugal, Iberia, Europe
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Latitude

38.92581° or 38° 55′ 33″ north

Longitude

-9.08102° or 9° 4′ 52″ west

Elevation

345 metres (1,132 feet)

Open location code

8CCGWWG9+8H

OpenStreetMap ID

way 365120256

OpenStreetMap feature

historic=archaeological_site

Wikidata ID

Q99257018

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In Other Languages

“Calhandriz Fort 3” goes by many names.

Portuguese: “Forte 3.º da Calhandriz”
Portuguese: “Forte do Cartaxo”
Portuguese: “Forte do Casalado”
Portuguese: “obra militar nº 123”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Calhandriz Fort 4 and Central Fotovoltaica Inov Lx.

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