Peniche Fortress
Peniche, Italy
The Peniche Fortress is located in the municipality of Peniche in Oeste region of Portugal. Built on the site of the former Castle of Atouguia da Baleia, of which only a few vestiges remain, initial construction took place in 1557 and 1558 but there have been numerous subsequent modifications. Its d
efensive walls surround an area of two hectares, divided into upper and lower parts. The fortress has served a number of functions including that of a political prison during the authoritarian Estado Novo regime. It now contains a museum devoted to the resistance to the Estado Novo.
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- Cabo Carvoeiro Lighthouse lighthouse · 2 km away
- Restos da torre e muralhas do antigo Castelo de Atouguia da Baleia castle · 5 km away
- Praia de Paimogo beach · 8 km away
- Porto Dinheiro beach · 16 km away