Peniche Fort
Fortaleza de Peniche, Campo da República, Peniche 2520-607
Phone: +351 262 780 116 - Fax: +351 262 780 116
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Now the home of the Municipal Museum, the 16th century Peniche Fortress was used as a prison for many years during its history. At various times it has housed Napoleon’s defeated troops, German prisoners in World War I and, from 1933-1974, political prisoners during the Salazar regime. It became famous in 1960 when a group of political prisoners, including the communist leader Álvaro Cunhal, escaped. The cells have been incorporated into the museum, which has archaeological exhibits and a display of locally hand-crafted lace, a Peniche specialty for centuries. There is also a section devoted to the anti-fascist resistance movement.
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