Castelo de Alcácer do Sal
A moorish castle that was built during the 6th century. Conquered by the Portuguese crown in 1217, it ceased being used for military purposes in the 15th century. In the 16th century, the Order of Aracoelli founded a convent there, where they remained until 1834. Currently, one can visit the ruins of the catle, of the Aracoelli convent, of the church of Saint Mary that dates back to the 13th century and vestiges of several houses.
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Rua do Castelo
7580-197,Alcácer do Sal
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Characteristics
Monuments near Castelo de Alcácer do Sal
Estação Arqueológica do Senhor dos Mártires
The site is buried under olive trees. It is classed as a National Monument. In this site, four different types of graves have been found, all of which related …
Igreja de Santa Maria do Castelo / Igreja Matriz de Alcácer do Sal
This temple was founded by the religious Order of Santiago at the end of the 12th century. A romanesque-gothic church with three naves. A special note to the p…
Igreja do Senhor dos Martíres
This is one of the oldest Christian temples in the country and it stands out for the shapes and signals that are sculpted on the walls as well as for the diffe…
