Muralhas da Cidade da Covilhã
This Castle has a Roman foundation, probably with origins on a Lusitanian Castro that suffered sackings and destruction throughout the time. From the primitive mediaeval fortress it only survived some chunks from the wall some of them integrated in others constructions and not always visible and traces from doors and towers: Door of Sun, Door of São Vicente, Comarca Arch and an octagonal turret. The stones from the Castle were later used to build bigger constructions such as the Royal Factory for Cloths and the Council Castle.
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Monuments near Muralhas da Cidade da Covilhã
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Nave church with a Baroque feature, façade of the late 19th century, and a Gothic portal. Inside, also include the gothic vaults decorated with starry warheads…
Fábrica Velha / Fábrica Campos de Mello e Irmão
Former wool factory built in the 17th century, where, inside, a laundry with approximately 70 metres. In 2006 was presented a project to transform the building…
Fonte das Três Bicas
Source of backrest consisting of a rectangular plant, three pillars divided by pilasters and pillars, circular tanks and tapstands in form of frowns and topped…
Fonte do Marquês de Pombal
Source of backrest, built in the 18th century, presenting a rectangular plant with Tuscan pilasters on the sides, a rectangular tank and a spout in the shape o…
