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MonumentsCastelo de PaderneBuilt during the Almohad period, during a late phase of Islamic presence in the Algarve (12th century or first decades of the 13th century), this rural fortress is a paradigm of Muslim military stucco architecture in Portugal.Contrary to previous (...)
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MonumentsCastelo de PalmelaThe Palmela castle is located on one of the highest points in the Serra da Arrábida. It is difficult to get to and was hence ideal for its role in defending the surrounding lands.During the Christian Reconquest led by the first king of Portugal, (...)
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MonumentsCastelo de PenamacorVisit the frontier castle of Penamacor, and meet one of the oldest guardians in Portugal's history.Situated on a fortified summit, between the Rivers Ceife and Taliscas, the 573 metre castle dominates the landscape. Penamacor dates back to the (...)
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MonumentsCastelo de Penas RoiasThere still exists a tower which once belonged to the old Templar castle. Quadrangular in shape, it still preserves its entrance gate, which begins a few metres from the ground.
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MonumentsCastelo de PenedonoWhichever way the visitor approaches the town of Penedono, be it from the north or the south, they are certain to see the approximately hexagon, gracious and solitary profile of the castle perched on an outcrop, dominating its surrounding (...)
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MonumentsCastelo de PenelaThis castle is composed of sections of wall and several 15C and 16C towers which crown the hill and look down over the town. The main gate ("Porta da Vila") and the Traitor's Gate ("Porta da Traição") have been preserved. This latter gate has a (...)
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MonumentsCastelo de Penha GarciaFrom Penha Garcia visitors can see the edge of the frontier. And from its majestic height you can enjoy an impressive view that stretches deep in the heart of Portugal.The castle is situated on the southern slope of the Serra de Penha Garcia, (...)
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MonumentsCastelo de PinhelPinhel Castle, the guardian of one of the oldest towns in the country, is a fine example of Portugal's unique Manueline architecture.Surrounded by walls and rivers, and lying at the heart of a system of fortifications that included the castles of (...)
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MonumentsCastelo de PombalThere still remains the keep and the mullioned window which lit one of the rooms of the governor's palace.There are remains of the military buildings to be seen in the parade ground. There is also clearly visible evidence of the castle's (...)
