6 Sights in Cascais, Portugal (with Map and Images)
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Explore interesting sights in Cascais, Portugal. Click on a marker on the map to view details about it. Underneath is an overview of the sights with images. A total of 6 sights are available in Cascais, Portugal.
Sightseeing Tours in CascaisActivities in Cascais1. Casa Sommer
Casa Sommer is a building in Cascais, on the Portuguese Riviera, which houses the Cascais Municipal Historical Archive and a branch of the Cascais Municipal Library, hosting collections pertaining to the town's archaeological, architectural, historical and cultural heritage. Built as the residence of entrepreneur Henrique de Sommer, Casa Sommer is a noted example of Summer architecture.
2. Hotel Forte do Guincho
The so-called High Battery to the north of Água Doce Beach, also known as Hotel do Guincho, is located in a dominant position in the Atlantic Ocean between Guincho Beach, to the north, and Crismina Beach, to the south, at 38° 43′ 42" N, 9° 28′ 34" W, in the Parish of Cascais and Estoril, Municipality of Cascais, Lisbon District, Portugal.
3. Igreja Matriz
The Church of Nossa Senhora da Assunção is the Mother Church of the city of Cascais, in the Lisbon district, of Portugal. Its date of construction is unknown but some internal decoration has been dated as being between 1520 and 1525 and the church is clearly visible in a 1572 engraving showing a view of Cascais from the sea.
Wikipedia: Church of Nossa Senhora da Assunção (Cascais) (EN)
4. Palácio Palmela
The Palmela Palace, also known as the Conceição Velha, was a summer residence in Cascais, Lisbon District, Portugal built for the Duke and Duchess of Palmela in 1874. It is considered to be a major example of the so-called summer architecture of the Cascais area.
Wikipedia: Palmela Palace (EN), Heritage Website Sipa, Heritage Website
5. Farol do Cabo Raso
Cabo Raso Lighthouse is an active Portuguese lighthouse that is located in the Fort of São Brás of Sanxete, near Cascais, Lisbon District. It is a cylindrical, red, metallic tower, thirteen meters high, with a lantern and balcony and attached buildings.
6. Villa Romana dos Casais Velhos
The Roman ruins of Casais Velhos are the remains of a Roman town, in the municipality of Cascais, Lisbon District, Portugal that included baths, two cemeteries, remains of a wall and ceramic artifacts.
Wikipedia: Roman ruins of Casais Velhos (EN), Heritage Website Arqueologia, Heritage Website Sipa, Heritage Website
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