Castelo da Vila de Monforte
Castle located on top of a very strong hill, which gave rise to the name of the village. Currently, only a few remains remain, one of the medieval towers and some sections of the wall. Conquered by King Afonso Henriques in 1139, this town was populated by King Afonso III in 1257. In 1512 King Manuel granted it a new charter. Built by King Dinis in 1309, this castle was built on Roman foundations and had a wall surrounding the entire town.
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Monuments near Castelo da Vila de Monforte
Capela de São João Baptista
Temple dating back to the 1800s, whose Mannerist remains can be found in the portal. The baroque is present in the facade with towers and profuse decoration.
Capela do Senhor da Boa Morte
Temple with a revivalist style, dating from the end of the 1800s, with neo-baroque characteristics.
Igreja da Madalena
14th century temple renovated in the 17th century. It has a galilee with four arches and a bell tower from the 16th century.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Church with buttresses topped by pinnacles and the entire top is battlemented. On the main façade, the portico, topped by an oculus, has a round arch, supporte…
