Castle of Elvas, Medieval fortress in Elvas, Portugal
The Castle of Elvas stands at the highest point of the city with thick defensive walls, towers, and battlements overlooking the surrounding plains.
The fortification originated in 1229 under King Sancho II of Portugal, following the departure of Muslim forces who previously controlled the region.
The castle forms part of the Garrison Border Town of Elvas complex, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its military architecture.
Visitors can explore the castle daily from 9:30 to 17:30, except during major holidays, with a midday closure for maintenance purposes.
The interior features a distinctive vaulted ceiling decorated with a five-pointed star pattern, reflecting both military and residential architectural elements.
Location: Caia, São Pedro e Alcáçova
Inception: 1229
Part of: Garrison Border Town of Elvas and its Fortifications
GPS coordinates: 38.88354,-7.16289
Latest update: March 4, 2025 05:55
Garrison Border Town of Elvas and its Fortifications
335 m
Praça-forte de Elvas
328 m
Muralhas de Elvas
152 m
Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, Elvas
296 m
Igreja de São Domingos (Elvas)
543 m
Museu Militar de Elvas
540 m
Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Elvas
447 m
Igreja de São Pedro
248 m
Hotel São João de Deus
639 m
Edifício do Conselho de Guerra de Elvas
391 m
Fonte de São Lourenço (Elvas)
380 m
Casa da Cultura
369 m
Fonte da Misericórdia
585 m
Câmara Municipal de Elvas
327 m
Arco do Dr. Santa Clara
201 m
Mosteiro de São Paulo
524 m
Fonte de São Vicente
383 m
Pelourinho de Elvas
219 m
Fonte de Santa Mónica
579 m
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
185 m
Passos da Via Sacra (cinco), também denominados «capela da Rua de Alcamim», «capela da Rua de Olivença», «capela do Largo da Misericórdia», «capela do Largo São João de Deus», primitivamente na Rua da Cadeia, e «capela da Rua de André Gonçalves»
418 m
Fonte dos Cavaleiros (Elvas)
559 m
Cisterna de Elvas
579 m
Historic centre of Elvas
327 m
Museu de Arte Sacra (Elvas)
285 m
Capela de São João da Corujeira
132 m
Igreja de São Martinho (Elvas)
379 m
Assento de Elvas
593 mReviews
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