Bateria dos Melros
Bateria dos Melros is a protected area in Alhandra, São João dos Montes e Calhandriz, Vila Franca de Xira, Lisbon District. Bateria dos Melros is situated nearby to the archaeological site Forte da Subida da Serra, as well as near the protected area Forte de Os Dois Moinhos de Sarnadas.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Fort of Arpim and Fort of Subserra.
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 3 km southwest of Bateria dos Melros.
Fort of Subserra
Protected area
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The Fort of Subserra, also known as the Fort of Alhandra, is situated at 142 metres above sea level close to Alhandra in the municipality of Vila Franca de Xira in the Lisbon District of Portugal. Fort of Subserra is situated 3 km east of Bateria dos Melros.
Forte da Serra da Aguieira
Protected area
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Forte da Serra da Aguieira is a protected area, which is situated 3 km southwest of Bateria dos Melros.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Alhandra and Cardosas.
Alhandra
Town
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Alhandra, São João dos Montes e Calhandriz is a civil parish in the municipality of Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal. It was formed in 2013 by the merger of the former parishes Alhandra, São João dos Montes and Calhandriz. Alhandra is situated 4 km east of Bateria dos Melros.
Cardosas
Village
Cardosas is a civil parish in the municipality of Arruda dos Vinhos, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 836, in an area of 6.01 km2. Cardosas is situated 6 km north of Bateria dos Melros.
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 6 km southwest of Bateria dos Melros.
Bateria dos Melros
- Type: Protected area
- Categories: artillery battery, 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
38.9265° or 38° 55′ 35″ northLongitude
-9.05476° or 9° 3′ 17″ westOpen location code
8CCGWWGW+H3OpenStreetMap ID
way 768150374OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_siteWikidata ID
Q99251458
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In Other Languages
“Bateria dos Melros” goes by many names.
- Portuguese: “Bateria dos Melros”
- Portuguese: “obra militar nº 6”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Forte da Subida da Serra and Forte de Os Dois Moinhos de Sarnadas.
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