Fort of Alto do Duque
19th-century fort near Lisbon, Portugal / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Fort of Alto do Duque is located 75 meters above sea level at the southwestern tip of the Monsanto Forest Park, in the parish of Ajuda, in Portugal's capital of Lisbon. Built at the end of the 19th century as part of Lisbon's Campo Entrincheirado (Entrenched Field) defensive ring around the city, with the intention that it, together with the Fort of Bom Sucesso, would defend against attacks along the River Tagus, the fort is now headquarters of the criminal investigation division of the Polícia de Segurança Pública (PSP) in Lisbon.[1][2][3]
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Fort of Alto do Duque | |
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Forte do Alto do Duque | |
Lisbon District, Near Lisbon in Portugal | |
Coordinates | 38°42′14″N 9°13′20″W |
Site information | |
Owner | Portuguese government |
Open to the public | No |
Condition | Restored |
Site history | |
Built | 1875-90 |
Garrison information | |
Occupants | Portuguese Public Security Police |
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