Santa Marta Lighthouse - created by Chrys Rizzo

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Cascais is a coastal town, located 20 kilometers west of Lisbon.
This tiny museum is placed inside a small fortress, built in the mid 17th century as part of the maritime defense system of Cascais. About 200 years later, the fortress lost its strategic interest and a lighthouse was built there. The lighthouse is still functional nowadays but, having been automated, it doesn't need constant surveilance anymore and has been converted in the first museum dedicated to the lighthouses of the portuguese coast.
Aires Mateus design dates back to 2003, the construction began in 2006 and the museum was inaugurated last Summer. (5 years and 2513 days ago)

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Santa, Marta, Lighthouse

lincemiope says:

nice pictures and interesting history,

author says:

Thannks lincemiope, Cascais is a very nice place to be principally not in summer... so you can walk with peace... wish you a nice weekend, hugs!

(5 years and 2509 days ago)

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