Castelo de Beja
Of the castle complex, the Keep stands out – almost 40 meters high – dating from the time of King Dinis, made of marble, with a twin window and a machicolated balcony surrounding it. A masterpiece of military architecture, the Tower of Beja has great historical and monumental value. Of the defensive constructions of Roman origin, only the arch of the Porta da Vila (Town Gate) and the arch of the Porta de Évora (Évora Gate) remain. The Porta da Moura (Moorish Gate) is the only vestige of the medieval fortification.
- Easy external parking
- Castles & Fortresses
- Visitable (no guide), Visitable (with a guide)
- True
Characteristics
- monday: 09:30-12:00, 14:00-17:30
- tuesday: 09:30-12:00, 14:00-17:30
- wednesday: 09:30-12:00, 14:00-17:30
- thursday: 09:30-12:00, 14:00-17:30
- friday: 09:30-12:00, 14:00-17:30
- saturday: 09:30-12:00, 14:00-17:30
- sunday: 09:30-12:00, 14:00-17:30
- monday: 09:30-12:00, 14:00-16:30
- tuesday: 09:30-12:00, 14:00-16:30
- wednesday: 09:30-12:00, 14:00-16:30
- thursday: 09:30-12:00, 14:00-16:30
- friday: 09:30-12:00, 14:00-16:30
- saturday: 09:30-12:00, 14:00-16:30
- sunday: 09:30-12:00, 14:00-16:30
opening hours
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Winter
Monuments near Castelo de Beja
Antigo Hospital da Misericórdia de Beja / Hospital de Nossa Senhora da Piedade
This ancient hospital is considered to be one of the best examples of the Manueline architecture. It is one of the first Manueline constructions built to be a …
Arco Romano de Beja
Possibly built between the 1st and 4th centuries AD, this arch is supported by two towers and is integrated into the medieval castle, outside the citadel. Also…
Busto de Mário Beirão
Small bust of Mário Beirão (poet 1890-1965) on top of a pedestal where is written a poem dedicated to Beja Castle.
Chafariz do Largo de Santo Amaro
Stone fountain with 4 metres height, built in 1947 by Arsénio da Silva.
Edifício Quinhentista na Rua da Misericórdia
This building keeps its façade intact but suffered some changes inside. Here runs the Rádio Voz da Planície.
Ermida de Santo André
According to tradition, this hermitage was founded by King Sancho I to commemorate the capture of Beja from the Moors in 1162. The ogival reconstruction, howev…
