Historic Sites in Setúbal District
The Setúbal District preserves a diverse military and archaeological heritage spanning from the Neolithic era to the 20th century. This collection highlights Roman industrial sites like the fish-salting tanks of Tróia and the hippodrome of Miróbriga, alongside medieval strongholds in Palmela and Sesimbra. Coastal defense is a central theme, represented by 17th-century bastioned forts and the birthplace of Vasco da Gama in Sines, while the Mosteiro de Jesus showcases significant Manueline Gothic architecture.
Castelo de Palmela
Perched 240 meters above sea level, this medieval fortress served as the headquarters for the Order of Santiago. The site includes a 14th-century keep, a Manueline-style church, and panoramic views of the Arrábida Mountains and Sado Estuary.
B Castle of Almada
The Castle of Almada is a medieval castle located in the civil parish of Almada, Cova da Piedade, Pragal e Cacilhas, in the municipality of…
C Castle of Alcácer do Sal
The Castle of Alcácer do Sal is a medieval castle located in the civil parish of Alcácer do Sal e Santa Susana, in the municipality of…
D Castelo de Sesimbra
A Moorish-origin castle situated on a cliff overlooking the bay of Sesimbra. It features well-preserved 12th-century walls, two main gates, and the 18th-century Church of Santa Maria do Castelo.
Ruínas Romanas de Miróbriga
An extensive Roman archaeological site featuring well-preserved thermal baths, a forum, and the only identified Roman hippodrome in Portugal. The settlement was inhabited from the Iron Age through the 4th century AD.
Ruínas romanas de Tróia
One of the largest fish-salting industrial complexes in the Roman Empire, active from the 1st to 6th centuries. The ruins include salting workshops, burial grounds, and a residential area with thermal baths.
G Forte da Ilha do Pessegueiro
Part of a 16th-century defense system designed to protect the coast from pirate raids. The site consists of ruins on the Ilha do Pessegueiro and a larger mainland fort with a polygonal plan.
H Setúbal Fortress
Medieval fortress featuring walls and bastions built to defend against pirate and corsair attacks. Recognized as a protected heritage site reflecting military architecture and cultural history.
I Fortress of Saint James of Sesimbra
The Fortress of Saint James of Sesimbra is a fortress located in the parish of Santiago in the coastal town and municipality of Sesimbra,…
Mosteiro de Jesus
A 15th-century Manueline Gothic monastery designed by architect Diogo de Boitaca. It is historically significant as the location where the Treaty of Tordesillas was ratified in 1494.
Castelo de Sines
A medieval fortress built to protect the bay from corsairs. It is notably the birthplace of the explorer Vasco da Gama and houses the Sines Arts Center and a museum dedicated to local history.
Forte de Santa Maria da Arrábida
A 17th-century coastal fort located in Portinho da Arrábida. It currently houses the Oceanographic Museum and features a small chapel decorated with 18th-century tiles depicting the life of Saint Mary.
M Palácio da Comenda
A 20th-century palace designed by architect Raul Lino, known for its strategic position at the Sado estuary. The modernist structure historically hosted the Kennedy family during their visits to Portugal.
N Fort of São Teodósio da Ponta do Cavalo
The Fort of São Teodósio da Ponta do Cavalo is a coastal fort located in a dominant position at the extreme west of the Bay of Sesimbra in…
Dólmen da Pedra Branca
A Neolithic megalithic tomb, or tholos, featuring a corridor and a circular chamber. It was used for collective burials and has yielded significant Copper Age artifacts during excavations.
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