A walk through the ancient streets of the city will certainly leave many memorable impressions. In Cascais tourists will find numerous beautiful historic buildings. Tiny houses with tiled roofs and carved balconies, old churches and cathedrals can be seen everywhere in the city. There is also a beautiful fort located on a high cliff. The construction of the building took place in the 17th century. Recently the historic building has been completely renovated, and the beautiful fortress has been converted into a luxury hotel.
The Aristocracy Castle is an important historical object. Several centuries ago the castle belonged to a noble family, and today it is home to the Museum dos Biscainhos. The collection of archaeological artifacts present here covers the period of the Roman Empire. Absolutely everyone will be glad to see these truly priceless archaeological finds. The castle is surrounded by a large park zone. The territory of the old reserve is also home to many interesting monuments, buildings and beautiful fountains.
The Church of the Assumption is, without a doubt, the most striking religious monument in the city. The church is located right in the center of Cascais. The construction of the beautiful church was completed in the 18th century. Visiting it will be interesting not only for fans of architectural sights, but also for people who care about painting. Nowadays the church exhibits a collection of works by Josepha de Obidos - a famous painter who was born and spent his life in Cascais.
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