Castelo de Monção (vestígios)
The primitive Castle, build by Dinis in 1306, there remain only two doors and some excerpts from the medieval wall. The 17th century fortification are examples the door of Salvaterra, some curtains and bastions. The Tower, Dom Pedro I and contemporary of Don Fernando, is another of the remaining elements of the fortress.
Contacts
Avenida Doutor António Felgueiras
4950-437,Monção
- Easy external parking
- Castles & Fortresses
- True
Characteristics
Monuments near Castelo de Monção (vestígios)
Capela de São Sebastião
Manueline Chapel covered with a dome polinervada with the episcopal coat of arms in the Centre. Has a tomb with an inscription dating from 1531, which houses t…
Casa do Curro
Also known as Casa do Terreiro, is an urban Palace of rectangular plant. The central body has three floors and, inside, the highlight goes to the staircase wit…
Chafariz da Danaide
Central fountain with 18th-century sculptural representation of the mythical figure of Danaide.
Convento de Santo António dos Capuchos
Despite maintaining some Mannerist characteristics, as is the case of two-storey cloister, facade and interior space layout of this convent underwent several c…
Hospital da Misericórdia de Monção
Hospital building with sober lines and symmetrical. Today's Santa Casa da Misericórdia, hospital assistance and support for the elderly.
