Forte da Lagarteira
This 17th-century structure was built during the reign of Dom Pedro II to defend the coast from pirate attacks during the Restoration War. The fort's door is topped by a stone bearing the royal coat of arms.
Contacts
Avenida Campo do Castelo
4910-490,Vila Praia de Âncora
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- Easy external parking
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Characteristics
Monuments near Forte da Lagarteira
Gravuras Rupestres de Lanhelas
The megalithic archeological site, consisting of a set of Bronze age slabs, where stands out the Slab of Focaccia.
Cruzeiro Paroquial de Moledo
Baroque crossroads cruise with a sundial in the forend. The cross has a representation of the Lord and of Nossa Senhora da Conceição. This cruise has great sim…
Cruzeiro de Venade
Baroque cruise, in the Centre of the town, near the parish church, with representations of the evangelists and with a Latin cross with a representation of the …
Mosteiro de São João D'Arga
Located in Serra D'Arga, this monastery dedicated to Saint John the Baptist presents itself. Currently, the chapel is only open to hikers on feast days.
Nicho do Senhor dos Aflitos
Shrine of rectangular body, in granite stonework, with arched niche down. Suffered in the 20th century reforms, notably putting an aluminum door, tiled Panel's…
