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Ponte do Castelo do Mau Vizinho
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Igreja Matriz de Roje
3730, Roge
Trestle bridge over a single arch back full.
Torre de Menagem do Castelo de Braga
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Terreiro do Castelo
4700-311, Braga
This is all that’s left of the Braga’s castle, which formed a medieval fortress. It has 12 meters long and about 30 meters height. The granite tower is crowned with battlements and angles. In one of the fronts a D. Dinis coat of arms.
Torre do Castelo de Aguiar de Sousa
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Lugar da Vila
4585-005, Aguiar de Sousa
This tower is of great prestige, not so much by existing remains, but by the strategic location and the importance that the castle was in the historical context of the Reconquista, as it stood in defensive line of the territory highly valued by Asturian Kings. Was attacked by Almanzor in 995, led a land in the process of reorganization of the territory in the 11th century and also a Trial, being one of the most powerful between the rivers Douro and Minho and amassing great wealth, whose territory extended from the port until near Penafiel. The ruins of a castle …
Cadeia Comarcã de Viana do Castelo / Estabelecimento Prisional Regional de Viana do Castelo
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Avenida Capitão Gaspar de Castro
4900-462, Viana do Castelo
Jail comarcã built in the 20th century, consisting of two floors and two wings, which has some cells, the dormitories, the dining hall, medical office, the parlatorium, laundry and an official area.
Torre de Menagem de Vila Velha de Ródão / Castelo de Rodão / Castelo do Rei Vamba
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Vila Velha de Ródão
6030-164, Vila Velha de Ródão
This medieval keep it’s to be found on a scarp over Tejo River. This tower is the only remain from Ródão castle also known as King Vamba Castle. The castle was built on the VII century by Vamba King and the tower was probably built whether on the XI or on the XII centuries by the Knights Templar.
Antigo Castelo da Vidigueira do Paço dos Gamas
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Rua do Castelo
7960-254, Vidigueira
Roman fortification, rebuilt by the Moors and transformed into a medieval castle. Completely destroyed by the Christian Reconquest, it was rebuilt in 1439 by the House of Bragança. Later, the Paço dos Gamas was built here, of which only a few ruins and the clock tower survive.
Chafariz do Largo Camilo Castelo Branco
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Campo Camilo Castelo Branco
4750-273, Barcelos
Capela do Senhor dos Aflitos / Capela do Castelo
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Praça Velha
7370-117, Campo Maior
Temple located within the walls of the Castle. It has nave and rectangular chancel.
Edifício da Câmara Municipal de Castelo de Vide
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Rua Bartolomeu Álvares da Santa, 84
7320-117, Castelo de Vide
Baroque-style building, which shows the past noble, with staircase, Bay Windows, wrought iron and tiling.
Castelo e Conjunto Urbano da Vila de Óbidos
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Largo Coronel Freitas Garcia
2510, Vila de Óbidos
This urban set denotes the medieval character of this village. Is all surrounded by walls and features an urban structure that extends from the Alcazaba, entrances and plazas de armas. Of the six doors and shutters torn in the walls, the door of the village, with oratory Chapel, French balcony and stair located near and tile flooring. Built in the 16th century, the Palace is a Manueline building situated in the North Wing of the Castle. In the 17th century the castle was already damaged, what if adensou with the earthquake of 1755. Having been rebuilt subsequently.