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In Cascais, after seeing Boca do Inferno , you can take a stroll along the seaside to Museu de Santa Marta . There are quite a lot of scenic spots on the way. This was originally built in 1640 to defend against enemies as a fortress.  However, in 1860s it lost its military purpose  and started to guide ships as a lighthouse.  Ever since 1868 it has been active.  In 1949, they added a mist warning system.  Before the electricity was introduced in 1953,  everything was done manually.  In 1981, it became fully automated.  As its facility got aged, there was a need for renovation.  Finally in 2007, two architectures named Francisco and Manuel Aires Mateus did a wonderful job to fix it up.  By the way, when you are there ,  don't miss visiting the outdoor cafe and enjoying the beautiful Atlantic oceanview.