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MonumentsCastelo de Viana do AlentejoViana do Alentejo CastleThe octagonally-shaped Viana do Alentejo Castle, was remodelled in the 15th century, when the battlements were reinforced. The area includes the Parish Church, a Mudejar-Manueline construction.
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MonumentsCastelo de Vilar MaiorThe castle of Vila Maior was probably built in 1232, on the orders of D. Afonso IX of León. It became part of Portugal in 1297, as a result of the Treaty of Alcanices. It was granted a charter in 1296, and on the date of its renewal in 1510, the (...)
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MonumentsCastelo do LindosoKing D. Dinis, on his first journey to the territory of Lindoso, is said to have found it "so bright and exquisite that he called it Lindoso (Beautiful)". In fact, the name seems to be derived from the Latin Limitosum, which in Portuguese means (...)
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MonumentsCastelo do QueijoThis 17C triangular fort is truncated at the end facing the sea. It is surrounded by a moat and has watchtowers in the corners.Inside are the chapel and the governor's residence.
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MonumentsCastelo do Redondo (vestígios)Redondo Castle (remains)Redondo Casrtle, of mediaeval origin, maintains several elements of its primitive structure - such as the walls, Portas da Ravesa gates and tower and part of the Alcayde’s residence. The bell tower was built afterwards, (...)
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MonumentsCastelo do SabugalSabugal Castle was the base for British and Portuguese troops during the third French invasion. It has played its part in the history of one of Europe’s oldest nations, so why not pay a visit?This territory overlooking the River Côa was once part of (...)
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MonumentsCastelo dos GovernadoresGovernadores CastleBuilt in the 17th century, this building is the only surviving element of the complex of the Seven Stations of the Holy Way that were distributed throughout the city in the 18th century.On the main façade, above each of the two (...)
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MonumentsCastelo dos Mouros - SintraWinding over two ridges of the Serra de Sintra, the Moorish Castle dates back to the early days of the Moorish occupation of the Peninsula - the 8th Century.After various attempts it was definitively taken by Dom Afonso Henriques in 1147, and there (...)
Telephone: +351 21 923 73 00
Fax: +351 21 923 73 50
E-mail: info@parquesdesintra.pt
Website: http://www.parquesdesintra.pt
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MonumentsCastelo e Cerca Urbana de LouléLoulé Castle and Urban Enclosure (Castelo e Cerca Urbana de Loulé)The town of Loulé - called al-Ûlvã (hilltop) by the Muslims - was, and still is, the largest urban agglomeration in the Algarve without direct contact with the sea.The walls of the (...)
Telephone: +351 289 400 642
Fax: +351 289 400 678
E-mail: dcp@cm-loule.pt
Website: https://www.cm-loule.pt/pt/150/castelo-de-loule.aspx
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MonumentsCastelo e Conjunto Urbano da Vila de ÓbidosEverywhere throughout the town, its mediaeval flavour is always evident. The whole town is surrounded by high walls and the urban structure is clearly defined by the castle, the entrances to the town and the parade ground.
