Castelo de Penha Garcia
Castelo de Penha Garcia
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From 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, overlooking the River Pônsul, where there is also a dam that is an oasis of coolness on hot summer afternoons.
This village was reconquered in the reign of D. Afonso II, in 1220, and then donated to the Order of Santiago. Since 1220 untill the XIX century was Penha Garcia the region's Council. Today, what still is to see is nonetheless impressive and worth recording.
The castle is situated on the southern slope of the Serra de Penha Garcia, overlooking the River Pônsul, where there is also a dam that is an oasis of coolness on hot summer afternoons.
This village was reconquered in the reign of D. Afonso II, in 1220, and then donated to the Order of Santiago. Since 1220 untill the XIX century was Penha Garcia the region's Council. Today, what still is to see is nonetheless impressive and worth recording.
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Penha Garcia - Idanha-a-Nova
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