Lime kilns, Oeiras, Portugal

Five circular lime kilns made of stone, dating back to the late Middle Ages, were located in Paço de Arcos, Oeiras, Portugal. Four kilns were demolished or incorporated into surrounding buildings and their gardens, but one was purchased by the municipality in 1989.

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Type: Protected area
Description: cultural heritage monument in Oeiras, Portugal
Also known as: “Conjunto de Fornos de Cal em Paço de Arcos”, “Fornos da Cal”, and “Paço de Arcos de Paço de Arcos”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Jardim Público de Paço de Arcos and Capela do Senhor Jesus dos Navegantes.

Jardim Público de Paço de Arcos

Park

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Jardim Público de Paço de Arcos is a park.

Capela do Senhor Jesus dos Navegantes

Church

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Capela do Senhor Jesus dos Navegantes is a church, which is situated 320 metres northeast of Lime kilns, Oeiras, Portugal.

Praia de Paço de Arcos

Beach

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Praia de Paço de Arcos is a beach.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Porto Salvo and Carcavelos.

Porto Salvo

Town

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Porto Salvo is a town, which is situated 2½ km north of Lime kilns, Oeiras, Portugal.

Carcavelos

Village

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Carcavelos was, until 2013, a civil parish in the Portuguese municipality of Cascais, about 12 kilometres west of Lisbon. In 2013, the parish merged into the new parish Carcavelos e Parede. Carcavelos is situated 3½ km west of Lime kilns, Oeiras, Portugal.