Monsanto
Monsanto is located on the foothil of the Cabeço do Monsanto, at an altitude of 758 metres. Known as "the most Portuguese village in Portugal", it looks like a stone fortress from a distance. The wild nature and the human constructions are quite harmoniously combined. The houses are "invaded" by huge granite stones that function as the floor, the walls or the ceiling. With castro (a celtic village) origins, the legend tells that it was here that Viriato resisted a seven year siege. The castle of Monsanto was conquered to the Moors.
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Monsanto
6060,Idanha-a-Nova
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