Leiria Castle (Attraction)
Impressive 12th century castle overlooking the town. The castle was built to defend against reconquest by the Moors, and this did indeed happen on 2 occasions. The castle...Ourem Castle (Attraction)
Imposing hilltop castle which dominates the medieval town below. Founded in the 12th century there is also a 15th century palace within the walls.Joanina Library (Attraction)
Exquisitely ornate Baroque library of the University of Coimbra. Around 250 thousand volumes are contained within this priceless icon of...Marialva Castle (Attraction)
Ruins of once grand castlePinhel Castle (Attraction)
Once important castle located on a hilltop overlooking the Côa river ValleyAlmourol Castle (Attraction)
Castle located on the small island of Almourol in the river Tejo. A stronghold of the Knights Templar the castle dates back to the 12th century and the...Castle of the Moors (Attraction)
Set high on the Serra de Sintra is the towns oldest monument, the Castleo dos Mouros (Moorish Castle). The ruined ramparts of this ancient castle hug the hilltop, spanning two of...Castle of Sao Jorge (Attraction)
Set in a commanding position overlooking Portugal's capital, the Castelo de São Jorge dates back to Moorish times. The existing citadel is mainly medieval and contains the...Tower of Belem (Attraction)
The Tower in outstanding example of 16th c. Manueline architecture. Standing on the waterside at Belem it was built as both a celebration of the age of the Discoveries and to...Ajuda National Palace (Attraction)
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