Castelo de Santiago do Cacém
This castle, which dominates the town, has a rectangular plan and its foundation is attributed to the Islamic period. Definitely conquered from the Moors in 1217, King Afonso II ordered the construction of a castle there, which he donated to the Order of Santiago. Over time, and due to its loss of military function, it began to deteriorate. Within the wall are remains of the citadel, a cistern, and other buildings.
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- monday: 08:30-16:30
- tuesday: 08:30-16:30
- wednesday: 08:30-16:30
- thursday: 08:30-16:30
- friday: 08:30-16:30
- saturday: 08:30-16:30
- sunday: 08:30-12:30
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Monuments near Castelo de Santiago do Cacém
Capela de São Pedro
The chapel, which burned in 1895, has very simple lines, with a masonry portal and an opening on the fronton, composed of a high altar and a sacristy. Two diff…
Chafariz da Senhora do Monte
A fountain that dates back to 1772. In the centre there is a monochrome tile panel of the 19th century with an image of Our Lady of the Hill. In the lateral wa…
Igreja Matriz de Santiago do Cacém/ Tesouro da Colegiada de Santiago
This church's highlights include the ogival side portico, the vault covering the high choir, and the 14th-century Gothic stone high relief depicting Santiago f…
Moinho da Casa Velha
The parish of Santiago do Cacém has many imortant mills. These are where bread was mad in the old days.
Moinho da Quintinha/ Cumeada
A masonry mill with a truncated cone-shaped tower and a rotating cap driven by a windlass. It has been in operation since 1982. Whenever weather permits, touri…
