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Castelo de Penela

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Rua do Castelo, 5
3230-280, Penela

Penela

Castle overlooking the town, where the Church of São Miguel, dating from the 15th century, and a set of anthropomorphic graves from the late Middle Ages stand out. It has a polygonal, irregular shape and is made up of walls and several towers from the 15th and 16th centuries. It preserves the Vila Door and the Betrayal Door, the latter with Moorish influences. This is the second-largest castle on the Mondego defensive line.

Castelo de Pinhel

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Rua do Castelo, 4
6400-340, Pinhel

Pinhel

This castle was previously a fortification lusitana, having been, however, the Romans did grow militarily. In the reign of King Dinis were carried out works of fortification and expansion, being erected six towers and building walls around the village. After losing their defensive function the Castle fell into decline. Currently there are only a few pieces of walls, some doors and two towers. It is assumed that this place existed a castro built by the lusitanians, vettones or turduli, refugees there. Later it was also occupied by Romans. It was during the reign of d. Afonso Henriques who effected the …

Castelo de Pombal

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Rua da Encosta do Castelo
3100-826, Pombal

Pombal

In this grandiose monument remain the extensive walls, the quadrangular cubelos, the donjon and the remains of two barbicans, who witness his defensive value. Rebuilt in the reign of Dom Manuel I, are visible to the armillary sphere, a Manueline moth window, which opens on coastal wall, and the Royal arms. Within the walls there are traces of the chapel of St. Michael and a Romanesque Colonnade.

Castelo de Portalegre

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Rua Luís Barahona, 8
7300-158, Portalegre

Portalegre

Castle founded by Dom Dinis in 1290, deployed in the most Uptown. Originally, had a double wall with twelve towers and eight gates. This unique construction, only a few walls and panels of three towers.

Castelo de Portel

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Rua dos Arcos - Praça Dom Nuno Álvares Pereira
7220-375, Portel

Portel

Important example of military architecture, this castle was built in the 13th century. Has the form of an irregular Octagon and the keep, with rooms covered with gothic vaults, is of marble. Currently, the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza and Mayors, the Manueline-mudéjar Chapel. The residential houses, barracks and military warehouses, in Plaza de Armas, are in ruins.

Castelo de Portuzelo

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Rua António Pereira da Cunha
4925-020, Viana do Castelo

Viana do Castelo

Romanesque Palace with Castle features, with quadrangular and differentiated coverage in terrace. Features elevations of two floors and three corpses, topped by a central tower. In the 13th century, there was here an ancient Manor House, couto de Portuzelo. The current building was designed in 1853 by António Pereira da Cunha.

Castelo de Ranhados

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Rua do Castelo
6430-362, Ranhados

Mêda

Classified as Property of public interest in 1977, Ranhados Castle is situated in a village overlooking the head of the same name, about 838 meters of altitude, where archaeological remains attest to have existed a castro later romanized proto-history. Its construction dates back to the reign of King Dinis, when this granted Foral to the village (1286) in order to encourage their settlement and defense. At the end of the 14th century, these lands were donated to two brothers Távoras, some authors argue that has been built in this period, for simplicity of design and apparent absence of donjon. No …

Castelo de Redondo

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Rua do Castelo
7170-054, Redondo

Redondo

Castle built by King Dinis in the 14th century, possibly on previous fortification. It has an oval fence with six turrets, two towers and two gates. Currently, retains primitive walls parts, the doors of Ravessa and of Relógio, and remains of the city hall, with ogival slots. The Bell Tower was built in the reign of King João II and was the residence of the Earls Borba-Redondo.

Castelo de Redondos

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Rua de Santa Cruz, 28
3080, Buarcos

Figueira da Foz

Also referred to as Castle of Buarcos, represents what remains of an ancient medieval castle. Given its deployment on the ground, should be in its origin the existence of a fortified village.

Castelo de Serpa

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Largo dos Santos Próculo e Hilarião
7830-428, Serpa

Serpa

The castle of Serpa is part of the historic centre. The fortification is 230 m above sea level and is an integral part of the walled structure of Serpa, built by d. Dinis.

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