Forte 1.º da Calhandriz

Forte 1.º da Calhandriz is a protected area in Alhandra, São João dos Montes e Calhandriz, Vila Franca de Xira, Lisbon District. Forte 1.º da Calhandriz is situated nearby to the protected area Fort 2 of Calhandriz, as well as near the peak Mourão.

Places of Interest Nearby

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

Fort of Arpim

Protected area

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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 2 km south of Forte 1.º da Calhandriz.

Forte da Serra da Aguieira

Protected area

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Forte da Serra da Aguieira is a protected area, which is situated 3½ km south of Forte 1.º da Calhandriz.

Forte da Portela Grande

Protected area

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Forte da Portela Grande is a protected area, which is situated 3½ km south of Forte 1.º da Calhandriz.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sobralinho and Bucelas.

Sobralinho

Town

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Sobralinho is a town, which is situated 4½ km east of Forte 1.º da Calhandriz.

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 5 km southwest of Forte 1.º da Calhandriz.

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 Forte 1.º da Calhandriz.

Forte 1.º da Calhandriz

Type: Protected area
Categories: fort, cultural heritage, archaeological site, and historic site
Location: Alhandra, São João dos Montes e Calhandriz, Vila Franca de Xira, Lisbon District, Portugal, Iberia, Europe
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Latitude

38.93055° or 38° 55′ 50″ north

Longitude

-9.07584° or 9° 4′ 33″ west

Open location code

8CCGWWJF+6M

OpenStreetMap ID

way 365120260

OpenStreetMap feature

historic=archaeological_site

Wikidata ID

Q99253276

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In Other Languages

“Forte 1.º da Calhandriz” goes by many names.

Portuguese: “Forte 1.º da Calhandriz”
Portuguese: “Forte das Bragadas”
Portuguese: “Forte dos Brogados”
Portuguese: “obra militar nº 121”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Fort 2 of Calhandriz and Mourão.

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