Castelo da Guarda / Torre de Menagem
At the highest point of the city, at 1056 meters of altitude, is the Castelo da Guarda, better known as Torre de Menagem. The town was inhabited by order of Dom Sancho I, who granted it a charter and privileges in 1199, and transferred the seat of the diocese to here. This first charter was confirmed by the same king in 1217, 1229 and, later, in 1254, by Dom Afonso III. In 1510, Dom Manuel granted it a new charter and granted his son, Dom Fernando, the title of Duke of Guarda.
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Monuments near Castelo da Guarda / Torre de Menagem
Solar Teles de Vasconcelos / Autoridade para as Condições do Trabalho
This building was built by Teles de Vasconcelos family in the 18th century. In the 20th century was here installed the Municipal Library.
Busto do Doutor Francisco dos Prazeres
Bust of Dr. Francisco dos Prazeres (1849-1918). In honor of the man who guardenses, among other activities, was linked to the construction of the Hospital da S…
Capela de São Pedro
Chapel of longitudinal plant consisting of a nave, a chancel narrower and adossadas, a sacristy and a Bell Tower. Believed to have been built in the 19th centu…
Casa na Rua dos Clérigos
Current architecture building, granite masonry, situated in the historical centre (intramuralhas). The Gothic portal stands out in broken bow.
Centro Histórico da Guarda
To know this city, start by Praça Luís de Camões, also known as old square. From this heart of the city, located right next to the Cathedral, set off to discov…
Edifício do Antigo Paço Episcopal e Seminário / Museu da Guarda
Building with facade with three bodies, being the one in the Center, the Church, surmounted by a pediment in the middle circle that rises above the cornice. Th…
