Torre do Relógio / Torre Ameada
This battlemented tower was built in the 15th century and is considered a National Monument. The construction has a square plan with four floors and its decoration includes several elements such as the cannon gargoyles, produced after the original construction and the crenels. The building is included in a medieval ensemble which includes the castle and a pillory. This tower is also known as Cabicanca due to a legend saying that a cursed stork used to terrify the city inhabitants.
Contacts
Largo dos Monumentos Nacionais
3570,Aguiar da Beira
- tel:232689101232689101
- email: [email protected]
- Easy external parking
- Towers
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Characteristics
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