Fort of Casa, Military fortification in Póvoa de Santa Iria e Forte da Casa, Portugal
The Fort of Casa stands on an elevated position between the Tagus River and the Northern Highway, featuring defensive walls and strategic observation points.
Constructed in 1809, the fort formed part of the Second Line of Torres Vedras, a defensive system designed to protect Lisbon from French invasion forces.
The remains of this military structure now reside within an urban park, serving as an educational resource about Portuguese defensive architecture.
Visitors can reach the fort by following the main road through Forte da Casa town, with the structure located near the secondary school.
The fortification gave its name to the entire town of Forte da Casa, which developed from a military outpost into a residential area of 11,056 inhabitants.
Location: Póvoa de Santa Iria e Forte da Casa
Inception: 1809
GPS coordinates: 38.87432,-9.05656
Latest update: March 8, 2025 11:24
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