Torre de Menagem de Vila Velha de Ródão / Castelo de Rodão / Castelo do Rei Vamba

This medieval keep it’s to be found on a scarp over Tejo River. This tower is the only remain from Ródão castle also known as King Vamba Castle. The castle was built on the VII century by Vamba King and the tower was probably built whether on the XI or on the XII centuries by the Knights Templar.

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Vila Velha de Ródão
6030-164,Vila Velha de Ródão

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Monuments near Torre de Menagem de Vila Velha de Ródão / Castelo de Rodão / Castelo do Rei Vamba

Capela de Nossa Senhora do Castelo


Hermitage consists of a T-shaped plan, due to the construction of two sacristies, keeping within a tiled front Mudejar.

Pelourinho de Vila Velha de Rodão


This pillory is composed by a square platform, with cylindrical shaft and a prismatic body ornate with the Cross of Christ, the village Coat of Arms, an armill…

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