Slotte og paladser i Portugal

Castles and Palaces of Portugal

Cascais evolved from a humble fishing village into a premier royal retreat during the 19th century. This collection highlights the town's architectural diversity, from 15th-century coastal fortifications like the Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Luz to the eclectic 'Summer Architecture' seen in the Palácio Palmela and Palácio Seixas. These sites reflect Portugal’s maritime defense history and the era when the Portuguese monarchy and nobility established their seasonal residences along the Atlantic coast.