Castelo de Vila Viçosa
Square-shaped castle surrounded by a moat and two cylindrical turrets. Access is via a classic Roman doorway. It is a rare example in the panorama of Portuguese military architecture, with the medieval fence, towers and doors coexisting with the Renaissance fortification. The Alcáçova dos Duques de Bragança stands out, with rooms with marble columns and ribbed vaults.
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- Easy external parking
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Characteristics
- tuesday: 14:00-18:00
- wednesday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00
- thursday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00
- friday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00
- saturday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00
- sunday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00
- tuesday: 14:00-17:00
- wednesday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-17:00
- thursday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-17:00
- friday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-17:00
- saturday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-17:00
- sunday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-17:00
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