Castelo de Castelo Branco
Much sought after by tourists, what remains of the Albicastrense Castle rises in an area overlooking the city. It was built by the Templars in the Middle Ages, this despite the traces of human presence in that area in pre- and proto-history, having been surrounded by a line of walls and towers. In the precinct of the fortress, in the citadel, were the Church of Santa Maria do Castelo and the Palácio dos Alcaides. This fortification was part of a defensive system that bordered the Tagus River.
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Monuments near Castelo de Castelo Branco
Edifício do Antigo Celeiro da Ordem de Cristo
Building with a simple plan, restored many times and showing no clear evidence of its construction period that probably agrees with the Christ Order. A cross a…
Agência do Banco de Portugal
Project with plan of the architect Salles Viana, the agency of the Banco de Portugal was opened in 1892. It is an example of undefined period of production tha…
Arco do Bispo / Antiga Porta do Plano
This round arch, in tunnel, is placed in the historic area of the city. T is an ancient part of the wall.
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Piedade
Due to the construction of this century, the chapel of Nossa Senhora da Piedade is completely mischaracterized, not being known the date of the Foundation of t…
Capela de São Marcos
Built in 1565, it was rebuilt during the XIX century. In 1983, although it kept the original plan, it suffered profound remodelling works and is used as mortua…
