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Castelo de Vila Flor
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Rua Dom Dinis
5360-377, Vila Flor
Only the Porta da Vila or Arco de Dom Dinis and a section of the wall remain from this medieval castle. The main door is flanked by a tower flanked by two semicircular defensive towers. The town of Vila Flor was part of a border defense zone against attacks from Castile and León.
Castelo de Vila Viçosa
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Rua Sacadura Cabral, 2
7160-209, Vila Viçosa
Square-shaped castle surrounded by a moat and two cylindrical turrets. Access is via a classic Roman doorway. It is a rare example in the panorama of Portuguese military architecture, with the medieval fence, towers and doors coexisting with the Renaissance fortification. The Alcáçova dos Duques de Bragança stands out, with rooms with marble columns and ribbed vaults.
Castelo de Vila do Touro
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Rua dos Templários
6320-592, Sabugal
Castle probably dated from the Bronze age and rebuilt during the reign of Dinis. In 1319 moved to the hand of the order of Christ. At the time of the restoration War, residents erected a stronghold around, with defensive purposes. Consists of a walled perimeter that includes a single door with double row of staves.
Castelo e Muralhas de Monsanto
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Rua do Castelo, 32
6060-091, Idanha-a-Nova
According to legend, the foundation of this castle began with a hillfort that allowed Viriato's companions to withstand a seven-year siege. Later, it also withstood Arab, Castilian, and French attacks. It is located amidst a rocky outcrop, at a strategic lookout point. Dom Afonso Henriques granted it a charter in 1174 and donated it to the Templars, who built the castle. Of the imposing medieval fortress, only the quadrangular Torre de Lucena and Torre do Pião remain.
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.
Cisterna em Castelo Rodrigo
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Rua da Cadeia, 5
6440, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
Irregular rectangular cistern, with three blind facades and the main facade torn by two portals, not having coverage. The interior features a unique space, being destined to water reservoir.
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.
Capela de Nossa Senhora do Castelo
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Vila Velha de Ródão
6030-164, Vila Velha de Ródão
Chapel with a T-shaped floor plan, due to the construction of two sacristies, maintaining a Mudejar tile front inside.