Torre de Vilar
Built between the second half of the 13th century and the beginning of the 14th century, the Vilar Tower is a symbol of seigniorial power over the territory and proof of the existence of a "domus fortis," a fortified manor house in the Sousa Valley. It is a five-story building with granite ashlar masonry. The tower was illuminated by Romanesque-style arrow slits and accessed through an arched doorway with a tympanum.
Contacts
Lugar da Torre
4620-886,Vilar do Torno e Alentém
- tel:255820580255820580
- email: [email protected]
- Easy external parking
- Towers
- Visitable (with a guide)
- True
Characteristics
- wednesday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00
- thursday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00
- friday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00
- saturday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00
- sunday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00
opening hours
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