Castelo de Fontalva

The Castle as we know it today is a modern renewal of fortifications which, according to archaeological studies date back to the Castro culture. Of the primitive moth just leaves amuramento, of quadrangular, protected by turrets at the corners. In the reign of Dom João III was converted into a sunny residence castellated.

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Monuments near Castelo de Fontalva

Anta do Monte dos Frades


Composed of seven anchor tapir in granite, typology funeral home. Your racer has traces of burial mound all around.

Fonte de Santa Eulália


Source positioned at the center of the square, in grey granite, flanked by pinnacles also in granite, bound by iron chains. Has a spout on each side of the squ…

Herdade de Font'Alva


Secular estate, surrounded by an immense olive grove. Currently serves as the production site, and as a residence. During the 20th century was gradually remode…

Igreja Paroquial de Santa Eulália


This monument, founded in the 14th century, of religious character is distinguished primarily by its facade, to the extent that contained 2 bell towers and a t…

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