Castelo de Ranhados

Classified as Property of public interest in 1977, Ranhados Castle is situated in a village overlooking the head of the same name, about 838 meters of altitude, where archaeological remains attest to have existed a castro later romanized proto-history. Its construction dates back to the reign of King Dinis, when this granted Foral to the village (1286) in order to encourage their settlement and defense. At the end of the 14th century, these lands were donated to two brothers Távoras, some authors argue that has been built in this period, for simplicity of design and apparent absence of donjon. No known involvement in major military episodes of the season, the village and its castle came into progressive decay, which led to the extinction of the municipality of Ranhados and its integration in the municipality of Meda, in 1836. From the extinction of the religious orders, Plaza de armas came to be used as a cemetery, which preserves until today.

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Rua do Castelo
6430-362,Ranhados

    Characteristics


  • Easy external parking
  • Castles & Fortresses
  • Visitable (no guide)
  • True

Monuments near Castelo de Ranhados

Capela de Nossa Senhora de Lourdes / Capela de São João Baptista


Baroque farm consisting of a residential house and a chapel built on the facade. It was built in 1748 by order of Manuel de Seixas Moutinho. Presents a longitu…

Igreja Matriz de Longroiva / Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Torrão


Church built in the 15th century, where stands out the roof of the chancel, in sacred multi-colored panelled caissons, and the gilded altarpiece.

Fonte Nova em Ranhados


Manueline source built in the 16th century, with a rectangular plant, foothills of the sides and a Spire at the top. In back perfect, stands a real shell.

Pelourinho de Ranhados


This Manueline pillory is composed by a circular base with three steps. It has a shaft in the shape of rays with four rectilinear lintels and one capital with …

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