Fort of São Jorge at Oitavos
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The Fort of São Jorge (Portuguese: Forte de São Jorge de Oitavos) is located on the coastal highway EN 247, near the Oitavos dunes, in the parish and municipality of Cascais, Lisbon district, Portugal. It was one of a series of forts stretching from the Tower of Belem close to Lisbon to Cabo da Roca. It is now a museum.
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Fort of São Jorge at Oitavos | |
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Forte de São Jorge de Oitavos | |
Lisbon in Portugal | |
Coordinates | 38°41′5.00″N 9°28′06.00″W |
Type | Fort |
Site information | |
Owner | Portuguese Republic |
Open to the public | Public |
Site history | |
Built | c. 1641-43 |
Materials | Masonry |
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