Forte Novo
Forte Novo is a fort in Lisbon District, Portugal. Forte Novo is situated nearby to the marketplace Boca do Inferno Market, as well as near the sports venue Hipódromo Manuel Possolo.Photo: Senhormario, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Boca do Inferno and Casa de Santa Maria.
Boca do Inferno
Photo: Beatriznog10, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Boca do Inferno is a chasm located in the seaside cliffs close to the Portuguese city of Cascais, in the District of Lisbon. The seawater has access to the deep bottom of the chasm and vigorously strikes its rocky walls, making it a popular tourist attraction. Boca do Inferno is situated 400 metres west of Forte Novo.
Casa de Santa Maria
Museum
The Casa de Santa Maria was once a luxurious private residence in Cascais, Lisbon District, Portugal. It was acquired by the Cascais Municipality in October 2004 and is now a museum. It blends several different architectural styles and influences. Casa de Santa Maria is situated 460 metres east of Forte Novo.
Santa Marta Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Photo: Jaimrsilva, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Santa Marta Lighthouse is situated to the south of the centre of Cascais, Lisbon District, Portugal, on the estuary of the River Tagus, providing a light for the Cascais Bay and for the town's new marina. Santa Marta Lighthouse is situated 480 metres east of Forte Novo.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Cascais and Areia.
Cascais
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.5.
Cascais is a beach town in Greater Lisbon, Estremadura, Portugal, at the end of the mouth of the River Tagus as it meets the ocean, with spectacular beaches to be found on its Atlantic shorelines.
Areia
Neighborhood
Photo: Roundtheworld, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Areia is a neighborhood, which is situated 5 km northwest of Forte Novo.
Caparide
Hamlet
Photo: Rúdisicyon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Caparide is a hamlet, which is situated 6 km northeast of Forte Novo.
Forte Novo
- Type: Tourist attraction
- Description: section of fort wall in Cascais, Lisbon District, Portugal
- Categories: fort, cultural heritage, tourism, and historic site
- Location: Lisbon District, Portugal, Iberia, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
38.68994° or 38° 41′ 24″ northLongitude
-9.42645° or 9° 25′ 35″ westOperator
Ministério da Defesa Nacional - MarinhaOpen location code
8CCGMHQF+XCOpenStreetMap ID
way 475297014OpenStreetMap feature
historic=castle_wallsOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attractionWikidata ID
Q10283678
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In Other Languages
“Forte Novo” goes by many names.
- Portuguese: “Bateria Nova do Governador”
- Portuguese: “Forte Novo (troço de muralha)”
- Portuguese: “Forte Novo”
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