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Monuments in Peniche

Muralhas e Portas da Cidade de Peniche

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Avenida Monsenhor Manuel Bastos
2520, Peniche

Peniche

Peniche is partially surrounded by 16th-century walls, which enclose the whitewashed houses divided by narrow streets. The walls have defended the city since that time, along with the Fort of Consolação and the Fort of São João Baptista das Berlengas. However, during the Peninsular War, it proved weak, succumbing to the Napoleonic invasions of 1807.

Fortaleza de Peniche

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Campo da República, 609
2520-607, Peniche

Peniche

Due to the rocky base of the wall's sections, the citadel's fortifications are irregular. Inside the fortress, highlights include the Chapel of Santa Bárbara, the round bastion, the large cistern, the casemates, and the entire parade grounds. The citadel served as a political prison from the 18th to the 20th centuries. This space houses the National Museum of Resistance and Freedom.

Forte da Praia da Consolação

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Largo Nossa Senhora da Consolação
2525, Consolação

Peniche

Located next to Consolação beach, it was built in the mid-17th century to reinforce the defenses of Peniche Bay. It features four triangular bastions and five platforms housing the fire hydrants, with access to the interior via a bridge. Over the years, and especially after the 1755 earthquake, it underwent renovations but has always maintained its original Mannerist structure.

Estátua de Dom António Ferreira Visconde

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Avenida 25 de Abril
2520, Peniche

Peniche

Estátua e painel de azulejos da autoria do escultor Fernando Marques.

Forte de São João Baptista / Forte da Berlenga

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Arquipélago das Berlengas
2520, Ilha da Berlenga

Peniche

Large stone wall rosea in the shape of a polyhedron. Has canhoteiras and bunkers that denote great simplicity and rigour. Barracks and other dependencies are organized in a set of several volumes.

Igreja de São Leonardo / Igreja Matriz de Atouguia da Baleia

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Largo de São Leonardo, 7
2525-029, Atouguia da Baleia

Peniche

This temple was constructed in the 14th century and it displays a primitive Gothic character, dimed by Manueline elements, such as the sacristy door, and Mannerist features like the lateral chapels and the total coverage in pattern glazed tiles. On the nave ceiling it is possible to observe some panels picturing scenes from the Old Testament.

Lavadouro de Peniche

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Avenida Mariano Caetano
2520, Peniche

Peniche

Laundry located in the Centre of Peniche, where you show the characteristic tiles, surrounding the monument.

Pelourinho de Atouguia da Baleia

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Largo de São Leonardo
2525, Atouguia da Baleia

Peniche

This pillory has a flat shaft settled in a three steps base. It is topped a capital rather worked.

Homenagem à Rendilheira

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Rua 13 de Infantaria
2520, Peniche

Peniche

Tribute to rendilheiras of Peniche, town traditionally linked to bobbin lace lace, at least since the 17th century. Every year the municipality of Peniche celebrates the day of Rendilheira.

Fontes da Praceta Outeiro da Aroeira

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Praceta Outeiro da Aroeira
2525, Praia da Consolação

Peniche

Praceta embellished with several fountains of attractive design, forming a modern and airy architectural set.

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