A small town of major historical importance in the Peninsular War, Torres Vedras, just 50 km north of Lisbon, was where the Duke of Wellington based his armies, thus preventing Napoleon from overrunning Portugal. Previously 150 hilltop fortresses stretching for 40 km, now just a few ruins survive. There is a small cemetery for the British Officers still tended by locals. Up on the hill overlooking Torres Vedras is an old windmill.

Torres Vedras
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