Castelo de Portel
Important example of military architecture, this castle was built in the 13th century. Has the form of an irregular Octagon and the keep, with rooms covered with gothic vaults, is of marble. Currently, the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza and Mayors, the Manueline-mudéjar Chapel. The residential houses, barracks and military warehouses, in Plaza de Armas, are in ruins.
Contacts
Rua dos Arcos - Praça Dom Nuno Álvares Pereira
7220-375,Portel
- tel:266619030266619030
- email: [email protected]
- Easy external parking
- Castles & Fortresses
- Visitable (with a guide)
- True
Characteristics
- monday: 09:30-13:00, 15:00-18:30
- tuesday: 09:30-13:00, 15:00-18:30
- wednesday: 09:30-13:00, 15:00-18:30
- thursday: 09:30-13:00, 15:00-18:30
- friday: 09:30-13:00, 15:00-18:30
- saturday: 09:30-13:00, 15:00-18:30
- sunday: 09:30-13:00, 15:00-18:30
- monday: 09:00-12:30, 14:00-17:30
- tuesday: 09:00-12:30, 14:00-17:30
- wednesday: 09:00-12:30, 14:00-17:30
- thursday: 09:00-12:30, 14:00-17:30
- friday: 09:00-12:30, 14:00-17:30
- saturday: 09:00-12:30, 14:00-17:30
- sunday: 09:00-12:30, 14:00-17:30
opening hours
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Fonte Senhora da Saúde
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