The Peniche Fort, located in the Parish of San Pedro (Peniche), it is still an imposing military structure that deserves a visit. There is a museum (since 1984) that illustrates the history of Peniche (with archaeological and local crafts, for example) and that evokes the anti-fascist resistance, recalling that he served as a strong political prison during the regime of the Estado Novo.
The famous trail Peniche was one of the most spectacular in the history of Portuguese fascism, because it is one of the highest security prisons in the New State.
On January 3, 1960 to evade the strong Peniche: Alvaro Cunhal, Joaquim Gomes, Carlos Costa, Jaime Serra, Francisco Miguel, Jose Carlos, Guilherme Carvalho, Pedro Soares, Rogério de Carvalho and Francisco Martins Rodrigues.
Due to the constant attacks by pirates D. Manuel Ibuilt a castle / fortress site, although the work has just been completed during the reign of King Sebastian in 1570. Already during the 60 years of rule in Philippine Portugal, important infrastructure works at the fort, making it a true war square.
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