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  1. Monuments
    Castelo de Soure
    There are still remains of the castle's central fortress, defined by four towers in the corners, a Suevian-Visigothic gate and a Mozarab window.

  2. Castelo de Terena
Place: Alandroal
Photo: Nuno Mendes / Vicente Arrifes
    Monuments
    Castelo de Terena
    Terena 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.

  3. Monuments
    Castelo de Torres Novas
    The 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.

  4. Castelo de Viana do Alentejo
    Monuments
    Castelo de Viana do Alentejo
    Viana 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.

  5. Monuments
    Castelo de Vilar Maior
    The 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 (...)

  6. Castelo Lindoso
Place: Ponte da Barca
Photo: Porto Convention & Visitors Bureau
    Monuments
    Castelo do Lindoso
    King 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 (...)

  7. Monuments
    Castelo do Queijo
    This 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.

  8. Castelo do Redondo (vestígios)
    Monuments
    Castelo 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, (...)

  9. Monuments
    Castelo do Sabugal
    Sabugal 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 (...)

  10. Castelo dos Governadores
Place: Lagos
Photo: Turismo do Algarve
    Monuments
    Castelo dos Governadores
    Governadores 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 (...)

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