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MonumentsCastelo de SoureThere are still remains of the castle's central fortress, defined by four towers in the corners, a Suevian-Visigothic gate and a Mozarab window.
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MonumentsCastelo de TerenaTerena CastleThe small-scale Terena Castle, is currently a walled area that houses important buildings such as the Keep and a main entrance flanked by two towers.
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MonumentsCastelo de Torres NovasThe earthquake of 1755 caused serious damage to the castle, which was made even worse by the liberal struggles... Some sections of wall, gates and towers are all that remains.
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MonumentsCastelo de Viana do AlentejoViana do Alentejo CastleThe octagonally-shaped Viana do Alentejo Castle, was remodelled in the 15th century, when the battlements were reinforced. The area includes the Parish Church, a Mudejar-Manueline construction.
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MonumentsCastelo de Vilar MaiorThe castle of Vila Maior was probably built in 1232, on the orders of D. Afonso IX of León. It became part of Portugal in 1297, as a result of the Treaty of Alcanices. It was granted a charter in 1296, and on the date of its renewal in 1510, the (...)
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MonumentsCastelo do LindosoKing D. Dinis, on his first journey to the territory of Lindoso, is said to have found it "so bright and exquisite that he called it Lindoso (Beautiful)". In fact, the name seems to be derived from the Latin Limitosum, which in Portuguese means (...)
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MonumentsCastelo do QueijoThis 17C triangular fort is truncated at the end facing the sea. It is surrounded by a moat and has watchtowers in the corners.Inside are the chapel and the governor's residence.
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MonumentsCastelo do Redondo (vestígios)Redondo Castle (remains)Redondo Casrtle, of mediaeval origin, maintains several elements of its primitive structure - such as the walls, Portas da Ravesa gates and tower and part of the Alcayde’s residence. The bell tower was built afterwards, (...)
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MonumentsCastelo do SabugalSabugal Castle was the base for British and Portuguese troops during the third French invasion. It has played its part in the history of one of Europe’s oldest nations, so why not pay a visit?This territory overlooking the River Côa was once part of (...)
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MonumentsCastelo dos GovernadoresGovernadores CastleBuilt in the 17th century, this building is the only surviving element of the complex of the Seven Stations of the Holy Way that were distributed throughout the city in the 18th century.On the main façade, above each of the two (...)