Castelo de Palmela
The fortress stands on the eastern spur of Serra da Arrábida, from which you can see an extensive landscape from Sines to Sintra. Its main points of interest are the entrance, the 17th century walls, the convent of the Order of Santiago, the church of Santiago, from the 15th century, the Paços de D. Jorge, the turrets, the 14th century keep, the ruins of the church of Santa Maria, the parade ground and several portals. There is also the Castle Nucleus, one of the museum spaces of the Palmela Municipal Museum.
Contacts
Avenida dos Cavaleiros de Santiago e Espada
2950-317,Palmela
- tel:212332122212332122
- email: [email protected]
- Private parking
- Castles & Fortresses
- Visitable (no guide), Shop, Bar/snack-bar
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Characteristics
- tuesday: 10:00-12:30, 14:00-18:00
- wednesday: 10:00-12:30, 14:00-18:00
- thursday: 10:00-12:30, 14:00-18:00
- friday: 10:00-12:30, 14:00-18:00
- saturday: 10:00-12:30, 14:00-18:00
- sunday: 10:00-12:30, 14:00-18:00
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Monuments near Castelo de Palmela
Capela de São Gonçalo
A small rural temple, linked to the cult of the cattle protection. With a centralized plan, hexagonal, composed of th chapel, the shed and the sacristy.
Igreja de Santiago
The national monument classification includes the tomb of Sir Jorge de Lencastre, son of King João II, in Arrábida marble. Of this temple, the Gothic portal on…
Pelourinho de Palmela
It has a polygonal base, cylindrical shaft and carved capital, on which sits a coat of arms and crown with an inscription from 1645.
