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   Castelo de Palmela

   The Palmela castle is located on one of the highest points in the Serra da Arrábida. It is difficult to get to and was hence ideal for its role in defending the surrounding lands.During the Christian Reconquest led by the first king of Portugal, (...)

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   Castelo de Penamacor

   Visit the frontier castle of Penamacor, and meet one of the oldest guardians in Portugal's history.Situated on a fortified summit, between the Rivers Ceife and Taliscas, the 573 metre castle dominates the landscape. Penamacor dates back to the (...)

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   Castelo de Penas Roias

   There still exists a tower which once belonged to the old Templar castle. Quadrangular in shape, it still preserves its entrance gate, which begins a few metres from the ground.

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   Castelo de Penedono

   Whichever way the visitor approaches the town of Penedono, be it from the north or the south, they are certain to see the approximately hexagon, gracious and solitary profile of the castle perched on an outcrop, dominating its surrounding (...)

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   Castelo de Penela

   This castle is composed of sections of wall and several 15C and 16C towers which crown the hill and look down over the town. The main gate ("Porta da Vila") and the Traitor's Gate ("Porta da Traição") have been preserved. This latter gate has a (...)

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   Castelo de Penha Garcia

   From Penha Garcia visitors can see the edge of the frontier. And from its majestic height you can enjoy an impressive view that stretches deep in the heart of Portugal.The castle is situated on the southern slope of the Serra de Penha Garcia, (...)

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   Castelo de Pinhel

   Pinhel Castle, the guardian of one of the oldest towns in the country, is a fine example of Portugal's unique Manueline architecture.Surrounded by walls and rivers, and lying at the heart of a system of fortifications that included the castles of (...)

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   Castelo de Pirescouxe

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   Castelo de Pombal

   There still remains the keep and the mullioned window which lit one of the rooms of the governor's palace.There are remains of the military buildings to be seen in the parade ground. There is also clearly visible evidence of the castle's (...)

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    Castelo de Portel

    A fine example of military architecture, the castle was rebuilt by the architect Francisco de Arruda (1510). It has the shape of an irregular octagon. The keep was begun in the 14C and completed in the 16C and has large vaulted Gothic rooms.

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