Castelo de Bragança
Built in the twelfth century, and classified as a National Monument since 1910, it is one of the best preserved castles in Portugal, with its distinguished Keep, considered one of the most beautiful military buildings in the country. Also, noteworthy is the elegant Citadel and the heart-shaped walls and its typical houses. On the north side of the walls, stands the "Princess Tower", where, according to legend, a young Moorish girl loved by a Christian lived as a prisoner.
- Easy external parking
- Castles & Fortresses
- Visitable (no guide), Shop
- True
Characteristics
- tuesday: 09:00-12:00, 14:00-17:00
- wednesday: 09:00-12:00, 14:00-17:00
- thursday: 09:00-12:00, 14:00-17:00
- friday: 09:00-12:00, 14:00-17:00
- saturday: 09:00-12:00, 14:00-17:00
- sunday: 09:00-12:00, 14:00-17:00
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