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Elementos decorativos, Forte da Cruz, Estoril

2011 Replicas and Reproductions

When the treatment of the Forte da Cruz* was being applied, integrated into its plan of rehabilitation, including stone replacements, conservation and restoration of building's stone elements (porch, windows and doors), some stainless steel decorative elements were reproduced from iron alloy originals.

*  The Forte da Cruz (Fort of the Cross) was built by the endings of the 19thc, over the ruins of the ancient Fort of St. António da Cruz, near the Tamariz beach at Estoril (Cascais), following the style of medieval inspiration developed by the Italian architect Cesare Ianz. It is classified as a Monument of Public Interest (2023).

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Original decorative elements, applied to the ceiling yet to be restored on the porch of Forte da Cruz.
Reproduction of decorative elements, applied to the restored ceiling on the porch of Forte da Cruz.