castles in Portugal
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Antigo Local do Castelo de Gaia
**Antigo Local do Castelo de Gaia**
**Overview**
The Antigo Local do Castelo de Gaia is a historic castle located in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. This private property has been recognized as an Imóve
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Antigo Paço dos Duques de Aveiro
**Antigo Paço dos Duques de Aveiro**
**History**
The Antigo Paço dos Duques de Aveiro is a historic manor castle located in Pombal, Portugal. The construction of this castle dates back to the 18th c
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Cabo de São Vincente
Cabo de São Vincente Castle
### History
The Cabo de São Vincente castle is believed to have been constructed during the 12th century, serving as a strategic fortress and m
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Castelo
**Castelo**
The Castelo is a medieval castle located in Ponta Delgada, Portugal.
**History**
The Castle of Castelo Rodrigo has been a significant stronghold since its construction period, which is b

Castelo da Penha da Rainha
**Castelo da Penha da Rainha**
The Castelo da Penha da Rainha is a defensive castle located in Abedim, Portugal.
**History**
The construction of the Castelo da Penha da Rainha began during the Middl

Castelo da Sertã
**Castelo da Sertã**
The Castelo da Sertã is a medieval castle located in the town of Sertã, Portugal.
The construction period of the castle is not explicitly stated, but it is believed

Castelo de Aguiar de Sousa
**Castelo de Aguiar de Sousa**
**Location**
The Castelo de Aguiar de Sousa is situated in Paredes, Portugal.
Construction of the castle began in the 10th century, during the Sec. X perio

Castelo de Alcobaça
**Castelo de Alcobaça**
**Location**
The Castelo de Alcobaça is situated on Rua do Castelo in Alcobaça, Portugal.
Believed to date from medieval times, this castle was constructed as a d

Castelo de Alenquer
**Castelo de Alenquer**
The Castelo de Alenquer is a medieval castle located in Alenquer, Portugal.
The construction of the Castelo de Alenquer began in the 12th century and was complete

Castelo de Alfenim (ou de Alvelina)
**Castelo de Alfenim (ou de Alvelina)**
**Location**
The Castelo de Alfenim, also known as Castelo de Alvelina, is situated in Bragança, Portugal. The castles address is EM 537.
Belie

Castelo de Almeida
**Castelo de Almeida**
The Castelo de Almeida is situated in the town of Almeida, Portugal, on Rua do Trem.
The construction of the Castelo de Almeida dates back to the 14th

Castelo de Alter Pedroso
**Castelo de Alter Pedroso**
The Castelo de Alter Pedroso is situated in Rua do Castelo, Alter do Chão, Portugal.
The castle was constructed during a period of significant m

Castelo de Alvor
**Castelo de Alvor**
The Castelo de Alvor is situated in Portimão, Portugal.
Believed to date from the late 13th century, the Castelo de Alvor was constructed as a defensive

Castelo de Balsamão
**Castelo de Balsamão**
**Overview**
The Castelo de Balsamão is a medieval castle located in Macedo de Cavaleiros, Portugal. This historic fortress has been a significant part of the regions cultura

Castelo de Castelo Bom
**Castelo de Castelo Bom**
The Castelo de Castelo Bom is situated in Largo do Revelim, Almeida, Portugal.
Construction of the castle began in the 12th century and was comple

Castelo de Castelo Branco
**Introduction**
The Castelo de Castelo Branco is a medieval castle located in the town of Castelo Branco, Portugal. This fortress has played a significant role in the regi

Castelo de Castelo Mendo
**Castelo de Castelo Mendo**
The Castelo de Castelo Mendo is situated in Almeida, Portugal.
Believed to date from the 13th to 14th centuries, this castle was constructed dur

Castelo de Castro Marim
**Castelo de Castro Marim**
The Castelo de Castro Marim is situated in the town of Castro Marim, Portugal.
Construction of the castle began reportedly in 1910 and was comple

Castelo de Marvão
**Castelo de Marvão**
The Castelo de Marvão is a medieval castle located in the town of Marvão, Portugal. Perched on a quartzite crag of the Serra de São Mamede, this imposing structure has witnessed

Castelo de Miranda do Douro
**Castelo de Miranda do Douro**
The Castelo de Miranda do Douro is situated in Miranda do Douro, Portugal.
Miranda do Douro is a city and municipality in the district of Bra

Castelo de Moreira de Rei
**Castelo de Moreira de Rei**
The Castelo de Moreira de Rei is situated at EM 600 in Trancoso, Portugal.
Believed to date from the 13th century, this defensive castle was co

Castelo de Mós
**Castelo de Mós**
The Castelo de Mós is situated in Torre de Moncorvo, Portugal, at an address of Largo da Igreja.
The castles construction period and purpose are not expl

Castelo de Oliveira do Douro
**Castelo de Oliveira do Douro**
The Castelo de Oliveira do Douro is situated in the town of Oliveira do Douro, Portugal.
This medieval castle has been a significant landmar

Castelo de Ouguela
**Castelo de Ouguela**
The Castelo de Ouguela is situated in Praça da República, Campo Maior, Portugal.
The castles construction period is believed to date from the 12th ce

Castelo de Ourém
**Castelo de Ourém**
The Castelo de Ourém is a medieval fortress located in the town of Ourém, Portugal. This defensive castle showcases a unique blend of Romanesque, Gothic, and Mudéjar architectura

Castelo de Penha Garcia
**Castelo de Penha Garcia**
The Castelo de Penha Garcia is situated in Idanha-a-Nova, Portugal, on Rua do Alecrim.
Believed to have been constructed during the medieval peri

Castelo de Torres Vedras
**Castelo de Torres Vedras**
The Castelo de Torres Vedras is a medieval castle located in Portela, Torres Vedras, Portugal.
The construction of the Castelo de Torres Vedras began during

Castelo de Vila Verde dos Francos
**Castelo de Vila Verde dos Francos**
The Castelo de Vila Verde dos Francos is situated on EN 115 in Alenquer, Portugal.
This medieval castle was built during a specific con

Castelo de Vila do Touro
**Castelo de Vila do Touro**
The Castelo de Vila do Touro is situated at EM 563 in Pega, Portugal.
Construction of the castle began during the C13 period and was built as a

Castro de Moldes
**Castro de Moldes**
The Castro de Moldes is situated in Viana do Castelo, Portugal.
The castle was constructed during the Middle Ages and served as a defensive stronghold.

Central Zone of the Town of Angra do Heroismo in the Azores
The Central Zone of the Town of Angra do Heroismo in the Azores is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal.
## Overview
This historic town is situated on one of the island

Cultural Landscape of Sintra
The Cultural Landscape of Sintra is a unique and breathtakingly beautiful destination located in Sintra, Portugal. It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995 for its outstanding cultural

Fortaleza de Peniche
**Fortaleza de Peniche**
**Overview**
The Fortaleza de Peniche is a historic fortress situated in Peniche, Portugal. This strategic stronghold has witnessed significant events throughout its history

Fortaleza de São João Baptista
**Fortaleza de São João Baptista**
The Fortaleza de São João Baptista is a historic fortress located in Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal. This imposing structure has played

Forte São Jorge
**Forte São Jorge**
The Forte São Jorge is situated in Porto Martins, Portugal, along the Caminho do Meio Velho.
The construction of the Forte São Jorge began during the 16t

Garrison Border Town of Elvas and its Fortifications
## Overview
The Garrison Border Town of Elvas and its Fortifications is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Elvas, Portugal. The site represents the largest bulwarked dry-ditch system in the world

Muralha Fernandina
**Muralha Fernandina Castle**
The Muralha Fernandina Castle is situated in Elvas, Portugal.
Built during the 16th century, the castle was constructed as a fortress to serve

Muralhas Seiscentistas
**Muralhas Seiscentistas**
The Muralhas Seiscentistas is a 17th-century fortress located in Elvas, Portugal. This exemplary structure showcases the first tradition of Dutch military arch

Palacete de José António Martins
**Palacete de José António Martins**
The Palacete de José António Martins is situated in Vale de Cambra, Portugal.
This stately castle was constructed during a specific peri

Palacio da Mitra
**Palacio da Mitra**
A 16th-century palace and castle located in Lisbon, Portugal.
The Palacio da Mitra was constructed during the late 16th century as a royal residence for the Portugue

Palácio de Xabregas
**Palácio de Xabregas**
The Palácio de Xabregas is situated on Rua de Xabregas in Lisbon, Portugal.
The Palácio de Xabregas was constructed during the 16th century as a pala

Palácio do Visconde Costa Veiga
**Palácio do Visconde Costa Veiga**
The Palácio do Visconde Costa Veiga is a historic palace located in Alcobaça, Portugal. Believed to date from the 18th century, its construction perio

Palácio dos Condes de Farrobo
**Palácio dos Condes de Farrobo**
The Palácio dos Condes de Farrobo is situated on Estrada de Benfica in Lisbon, Portugal.
Construction of the palace began in 1802 and was i

Paço do Bisconde de Azibo - Submerso
**Paço do Bisconde de Azibo - Submerso**
The Paço do Bisconde de Azibo - Submerso is situated in Macedo de Cavaleiros, Portugal.
This stately castle was constructed during t

Paço do Marques
### History
The Paço do Marques is a historic castle located in Ponte de Lima, Portugal. Believed to date from the 16th century, its construction period is associate

Porta da Vila
**Porta da Vila**
The Porta da Vila is situated on Rua Principal in Almeida, Portugal.
The construction of the castle reportedly dates from the 14th century, serving as a fo

Primeira Cerca Islâmica
**Primeira Cerca Islâmica**
The Primeira Cerca Islâmica is situated in Elvas, Portugal.
The Primeira Cerca Islâmica was constructed during the Islamic period and served as a

Quinta Nova
**Quinta Nova**
A Stately Castle in Nazaré, Portugal
Nazaré, Portugal
Rua Henrique Gomes DOliveira
Quinta Nova is a stately castle situated in the heart of Nazaré, Portuga

Quinta do Vinagre
**Quinta do Vinagre**
A Stately Castle in Portugals Colares Region
The Quinta do Vinagre castle has been a prominent landmark in the Colares region of Portugal for centuries. Its const

Royal Building of Mafra – Palace, Basilica, Convent, Cerco Garden and Hunting Park (Tapada)
The Royal Building of Mafra – Palace, Basilica, Convent, Cerco Garden and Hunting Park (Tapada) is a majestic complex located in Mafra, Portugal. This imposing structure was conceived by King João V i

Ruínas do Castelo de Santarém
The Ruínas do Castelo de Santarém is a medieval castle located in the heart of Portugals historic town, Santarém. This defensive castle has been a testame

Segunda Cerca Islâmica
**Segunda Cerca Islâmica**
The Segunda Cerca Islâmica is a medieval fortress located in Elvas, Portugal. This Islamic-era structure has played a significant role in the citys history an

Torre da Couraça
**Torre da Couraça**
The Torre da Couraça is situated in Alenquer, Portugal.
The castles construction period and purpose are not explicitly stated in available data.
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Torre de Menagem de Estremoz
**Torre de Menagem de Estremoz**
The Torre de Menagem de Estremoz is a medieval castle located in Estremoz, Portugal. This fortified structure has played a significant

Transporte Forte da Ínsua
# Transporte Forte da Ínsua
## Overview
The Transporte Forte da Ínsua is a medieval castle located in Caminha, Portugal.
## History
The Transporte Forte da Ínsua was constructed during the 13th ce

University of Coimbra – Alta and Sofia
The University of Coimbra – Alta and Sofia, located in Coimbra, Portugal, is a renowned institution with a rich history spanning over seven centuries. Situated on a hill overlooking the city, this UNE

Vigia
**Vigia Castle**
The Vigia is a fortress castle located in Ribeira Brava, Portugal. This medieval stronghold has played a significant role in the regions history and continues to be an