Castelo de Alegrete
A castle located in a border area that was the scene of many war campaigns. The construction of the wall, reinforced with semi-cylindrical towers, was the result of a deal between the people of Alegrete and King Dinis: the residents would build the wall, and the monarch would grant the charter. In addition to repopulating the village, Dinis built the keep and, in 1319, continued the work begun by his father, Dom Afonso III. The old town clock stood at the main gate of the old fence.
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Monuments near Castelo de Alegrete
Capela da Misericórdia
Chapel built in the 17th century, with a single nave, Baroque characteristics and vernacular. In the 18th century was built the altar and side in the 20th cent…
Centro Histórico de Alegrete
Set of narrow streets with cobblestone floor and houses typically Alentejo.
Igreja Paroquial de São João Baptista
Renaissance church of three ships built in the 16th century and rebuilt in 1992. Features perfect round arches supported by columns smooth, simple lines and mi…
Torre do Relógio
Tower built in the 17th century, with a rectangular plan, a uniform coverage and a pentagonal pyramidal coruchéu Kimo.
