Association of Commands - Lage Battery

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District: Lisboa > Oeiras > Santo Amaro de Oeiras > Bataria da Lage

Location

The Association of Commands, Bataria da Lage is located in Santo Amaro de Oeiras, in the municipality of Oeiras. It is situated in the area designated as Bataria da Lage, close to Avenida Marginal. This positioning gives it a particular setting on the Oeiras coastline, with the Tagus River as the predominant element of the surrounding landscape. Its presence in a riverside urban area allows for a perspective on the dynamics of the estuary.

Historical and Military Legacy

The name "Bataria da Lage" refers to the origin and military function of this location. Historically, batteries like this were part of coastal defense systems, protecting maritime and fluvial access. The site thus represents a part of the strategic and defensive heritage of the region. The presence of the Association of Commands in this space underlines its connection to military memory and values, contributing to the preservation of a relevant legacy for the history of the Portuguese armed forces.

Character of the Site

The Bataria da Lage site, due to its nature as an old fortification, possesses an architecture that reflects robustness and its defensive purpose. Its structures maintain the character that defines this type of military construction. From this point, it is possible to observe the riverside front of Oeiras, which extends along Avenida Marginal, and the vast expanse of the Tagus River. A visit to the site offers contact with an example of coastal fortification set in an environment that combines urbanization with the striking presence of the river.

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