Castelo de Penas Róias
A short distance from the village of Penas Roias are the remains of this castle with a quadrangular structure. All that remains of the castle is the keep, the remains of a circular cube and some sections of the wall. This castle provided the first line of defense in the northeast of Trás-os-Montes, together with the castles of Algoso, Miranda do Douro, Outeiro, Vimioso and Mogadouro, with which it formed a strong defensive group.
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Monuments near Castelo de Penas Róias
Capela de Castro Vicente
A 16th century chapel of longitudinal plan simple. The portal is large compared with the size of the Chapel and the window above.
Capela de Nossa Senhora de Assunção
Chapel of longitudinal plant, single space, very simple. The altarpiece, inside, in gilt. It is not known the correct date of its construction, knowing only th…
Castelo de Mogadouro
The castle of Mogadouro was donated by D. Afonso Henriques to the Templars and, a few years later, passed to the Order of Christ, its successor. Today, only tw…
Fonte da Cruz
Diving fountain of quadrangular, externally covered with roof of four waters and internally, with vaulted outer tank. Has an indication with the restoration ye…
Monóptero de São Gonçalo
Baroque Pavilion type construction, circular plan. Is a very rare historical example, having a strict function assigned.
