Castelo de Belver
Circular castle facing the Tagus River, built in 1194 by Sir Afonso Pais and rebuilt in 1390 by Sir Nuno Álvares Pereira. It maintains the walls of the wall, partly battlemented and with traces of turrets. The entrance door was built in the 15th century and has a round arch. Inside the castle is the chapel of São Brás, which features a pleasant 17th century altarpiece. Belver Castle was the starting point for several actions against the Moors, and also served as support for King João I during the War of Independence.
Contacts
Rua de São Pedro
6040-024,Belver
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- 2.00€
- Castles & Fortresses
- Visitable (with a guide)
Characteristics
- tuesday: 14:00-17:30
- wednesday: 09:30-12:30, 14:00-17:30
- thursday: 09:30-12:30, 14:00-17:30
- friday: 09:30-12:30, 14:00-17:30
- saturday: 09:30-12:30, 14:00-17:30
- sunday: 09:30-12:30, 14:00-17:30
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Monuments near Castelo de Belver
Busto de José Xavier Mousinho da Silveira
Bust erected in a square with the same name that intends to pay homage to this lawyer, statesman and liberal that he ended up becoming an inescapable figure in…
Capela de São Brás
Religious type architecture, with a marked Renaissance influence. The main highlight is the main altarpiece from the 16th century, which houses 28 reliquaries …
Cruzeiro de Gavião
Cruise in stone, with three quadrangular steps, surmounted by a cross of Christ simple, without ornaments.
Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Pilar
Small temple built at the end of the 17th century, an example of religious architecture with rural characteristics from that time. The fresco decoration in the…
