Castelo de Ourique
Built by King Dinis, there are currently traces and remains of the old castle, around two meters high. Being an important historical testimony, you can see the strong citadel and a walled enclosure.
- Easy external parking
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Monuments near Castelo de Ourique
Ermida de São Luís / Igreja Matriz de Ourique
Small pilgrimage hermitage with beautiful Pombaline tile panels. Rebuilt in the 18th century at the behest of King João V. The elegance of its main façade stan…
Estátua de Dom Afonso Henriques
Statue located in the garden of the castle of Ourique, intends to honor the first King of Portugal. Dom Afonso Henriques won the Portuguese independence agains…
Estátua de Dom Dinis
Statue located in the square with the same name, honoring this King and warrior not administrator. Dinis was involved in war with Castile in 1295 but will have…
Torre do Relógio de Ourique
This bell tower, built in the mid-19th century, has a quadrangular plan, covered by a stepped and bulbous dome, topped by an iron weather vane in the shape of …
