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Fortress, Peniche, Portugal

Peniche is a coastal fishing town with a population of about 15,000 built on a rocky peninsula and best known for its high waves which attract surfers from all over.

 

The coastal fortress dates from the 16th century, but more recently served as a prison when Salazar was dictator of Portugal. Now it has been converted to the Municipal Museum of Peniche.

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Uploaded on November 18, 2013
Taken on August 31, 2013