Forte da Ponta da Bandeira - Lagos, Portugal
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member kallehaugerne
N 37° 05.941 W 008° 40.112
29S E 529454 N 4105908
Built in the 17th Century, at the end of the canal where river Bensafrim enters the sea, is Lagos´ sweet fortress known as Fortaleza or Forte da Ponta da Bandeira or simply the Lagos Fortress.
Waymark Code: WMWX4M
Location: Faro, Portugal
Date Posted: 10/25/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
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"There is also now a museum dedicated to the Portuguese Discoveries, with exhibitions, displays of maritime history, astrolabes and models of caravels."

--Source (visit link)
Museum Address:
Forte da Ponta da Bandeira
Cais da Solaria
Lagos, Faro Portugal
8600-645

Museum Website: [Web Link]

Cost: 2.00 (listed in local currency)

Hours of Operation:
Tuesday to Sunday 9:30am–12:30 and 2:00pm–5:00pm. Closed Mondays.
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