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Casa dos Castelo Branco
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Largo do Terreiro, 24
6200-553, Covilhã
Manor House dating from the 17TH century, consisting of a longitudinal plan composed by the House, Chapel and some dependencies. Focus on the family coat of arms and to the quality of some interior ceilings.
Cruzeiro de Castelo Viegas
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Rua do Cruzeiro
3040-713, Coimbra
Cruise ship built in 1649, the presenting features of late Renaissance and Baroque architecture. In the 18th century were built the crucifix and the pillar on which it stands.
Cruzeiro de Penalva do Castelo
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Rua Principal
3550-071, Penalva do Castelo
Cruise of granite that is based on a platform of two quadrangular steps. Consists of a pedestal, a column with forend rectangular cross-section and crowned by a cross.
Capela de São Miguel do Castelo
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Alto do Cabeço de Monsanto
6060-091, Idanha-a-Nova
Romanesque church built in the 12th century, present a longitudinal plan with a nave and a chancel narrower and lower, with differentiated gable roofs. In the interior, especially the triumphal arch back perfect and, abroad, for double Bell Bell Tower.
Castelo e Muralhas de Tavira
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Largo Abu-Otmane
8800-312, Tavira
The bases of the defensive system were built between the 8th and 13th centuries, during Muslim rule. The primitive Moorish fortification later underwent improvement works after the Christian Reconquest, ordered by King Dom Dinis. Currently, you can still see some parts of the wall, the Arco da Misericórdia and a part of the Alcáçova that maintains its medieval characteristics. Inside the walls, the beautiful garden stands out.
Castelo e Muralhas de Trancoso
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Avenida Engenheiro Frederico Ulrich
6420-071, Trancoso
It is unknown if the early history of this castle, dating from the Roman times, visigóticos and Islamists. Despite having suffered several destructions due to wars, the historic core maintains its monumentality, in particular due to its defensive curtains. The primitive Castle, the Citadel, a walled remain with five towers and donjon, the pyramidal frustum and the walls surrounding the village with several doors. Are the doors D'El Rei, docked between two turrets.
Castro do Castelo Velho
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Hortinhas
7250-069, Hortinhas
Fortified village, with plant irregular, having been used and modified at different times, particularly in the Chalcolithic, Bronze age, iron age and Islamic Era. Presents housing structures limited by defensive structures with traces of walls, towers and access doors.
Castelo da Senhora da Luz
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Avenida dos Pescadores, 1
8600-250, Luz
Of unknown origin, this castle was rebuilt twice: the first during the reign of Dom João III and the second at the time of the Restoration wars. It was then adapted in order to become a private residence. It is classified as a Building of Public Interest.
Castelo da Vila de Monforte
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Monforte
7450-142, Monforte
Castle located on top of a very strong hill, which gave rise to the name of the village. Currently, only a few remains remain, one of the medieval towers and some sections of the wall. Conquered by King Afonso Henriques in 1139, this town was populated by King Afonso III in 1257. In 1512 King Manuel granted it a new charter. Built by King Dinis in 1309, this castle was built on Roman foundations and had a wall surrounding the entire town.
Castelo de Alcácer do Sal
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Rua do Castelo
7580-197, Alcácer do Sal
A moorish castle that was built during the 6th century. Conquered by the Portuguese crown in 1217, it ceased being used for military purposes in the 15th century. In the 16th century, the Order of Aracoelli founded a convent there, where they remained until 1834. Currently, one can visit the ruins of the catle, of the Aracoelli convent, of the church of Saint Mary that dates back to the 13th century and vestiges of several houses.