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Castelo de Santa Maria da Feira

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Alameda Doutor Roberto Vaz Oliveira
4520-141, Santa Maria da Feira

Santa Maria da Feira

A Gothic castle, imposing and austere, where the summit towers with spires and four pinnacles stand out as ornamentation. The walls are protected by crenellated embrasures and loopholes. Outside the walls, it is worth visiting the Chapel of Our Lady of the Incarnation and the Chaplaincy House, in 17th-century Baroque style. The population moved to the vicinity of the castle attracted by the trade of goods that took place there, giving rise to the current city.

Fortaleza de Abrantes / Castelo de Abrantes

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Rua Dom Francisco de Almeida
2200-242, Abrantes

Abrantes

A castle situated on the right bank of the Tagus River, composed of medieval fortifications and bastions. This castle underwent profound reconstructions and changes throughout the centuries, notably in the 17th and 19th centuries. In the 17th century, King Afonso V, fearing an invasion from Spain, ordered the rebuilding of old fortifications. This fortress was considered the key to the defense of the Beiras region and played an important role during the French invasions. It retains the keep and some sections of the wall with round turrets. The vaulted spaces with tiles are particularly noteworthy. The Church of Santa Maria …

Igreja de Santa Maria do Castelo

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Rua Dom Francisco de Almeida
2200-242, Abrantes

Abrantes

Commissioned by King Afonso II in 1215, this church was destroyed by an earthquake in 1429 and rebuilt from 1433 onwards. In the last quarter of the 15th century, the tombs of Don Diogo and Don Lopo were built here. Of particular note are the Gothic triumphal arch, the 16th-century tombs, the Mudéjar tile panels, and part of the original altarpiece. In 1921, the Abrantes Regional Museum was established here.

Cadeia Comarcã de Viana do Castelo / Estabelecimento Prisional Regional de Viana do Castelo

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Avenida Capitão Gaspar de Castro
4900-462, Viana do Castelo

Viana do Castelo

Jail comarcã built in the 20th century, consisting of two floors and two wings, which has some cells, the dormitories, the dining hall, medical office, the parlatorium, laundry and an official area.

Torre de Menagem de Vila Velha de Ródão / Castelo de Rodão / Castelo do Rei Vamba

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Vila Velha de Ródão
6030-164, Vila Velha de Ródão

Vila Velha de Ródão

Medieval watchtower located on a cliff overlooking the Tagus River. This tower is the only remaining vestige of Ródão Castle, also known as King Vamba's Castle. The castle was built in the 7th century by King Vamba, and the tower was likely built in the 11th or 12th century by the Knights Templar.

Antigo Castelo da Vidigueira do Paço dos Gamas

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Rua do Castelo
7960-254, Vidigueira

Vidigueira

Roman fortification, rebuilt by the Moors and transformed into a medieval castle. Completely destroyed by the Christian Reconquest, it was rebuilt in 1439 by the House of Bragança. Later, the Paço dos Gamas was built here, of which only a few ruins and the clock tower survive.

Chafariz do Largo Camilo Castelo Branco

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Campo Camilo Castelo Branco
4750-273, Barcelos

Barcelos

Capela do Senhor dos Aflitos / Capela do Castelo

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Praça Velha
7370-117, Campo Maior

Campo Maior

Temple located within the walls of the Castle. It has nave and rectangular chancel.

Edifício da Câmara Municipal de Castelo de Vide

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Rua Bartolomeu Álvares da Santa, 84
7320-117, Castelo de Vide

Castelo de Vide

Baroque-style building, which shows the past noble, with staircase, Bay Windows, wrought iron and tiling.

Castelo de São Sebastião / Pousada de Angra do Heroísmo

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Rua do Castelinho
9700-045, Angra do Heroísmo

Angra do Heroísmo

Installed on a small promontory, the fortress was built in the 16th century, during the reign of Dom Sebastião. In 2000 suffered recovery works and was transformed into a Pousada de Portugal. It is inserted in the central area of the Angra do Heroísmo city, classified as a world heritage site by UNESCO.

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