Leiria Castle, Medieval castle in Leiria, Portugal
The castle sits on a hilltop with defensive walls, towers, and a central keep overlooking the urban landscape of central Portugal.
King Afonso Henriques conquered this location from the Moors in 1135 and established fortifications to protect the region from future invasions.
The castle complex contains the Church of Nossa Senhora da Pena and Royal Palace, reflecting the architectural styles from the 12th to 15th centuries.
Visitors can access the castle through Largo de São Pedro and explore the museum in the Tower of Menagem displaying historical artifacts.
The castle features an eight-arch loggia with twin capitals, constructed during King Dinis's reign as a space for royal receptions.
Location: Leiria, Pousos, Barreira e Cortes
Operator: Câmara Municipal de Leiria, auto de cessão de 27 Setembro 1973
Opening Hours: off
GPS coordinates: 39.74716,-8.80938
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:57
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Leiria
254 m
Capela de São Pedro
187 m
Igreja da Misericórdia de Leiria
257 m
Torre Sineira (Leiria)
266 m
Edifício do Banco de Portugal em Leiria
307 m
Estátua de Francisco Rodrigues Lobo
334 m
Monumento comemorativo a D. Afonso Henriques
127 m
Edifício no Largo Cónego Maia, n.º 8 a 10
302 m
Edifício Zúquete
347 m
Edifício Oriol Pena
335 m
Casa da Administração do Concelho
254 m
Vila Hortênsia
301 m
Paço Episcopal de Leiria
320 m
Casa Parreira
294 m
Casa seiscentista no Largo da Sé
204 m
Edifício na Travessa da Tipografia, n.º 9 a 13
215 m
Casa Athayde
311 m
Casa na Rua Acácio Paiva, n.º 5
257 m
Monumento aos Heróis do Ultramar em Leiria
314 m
Banco das Artes Galeria
307 m
Edifício do Banco Sotto Mayor
326 m
Acessos mecânicos ao Castelo de Leiria
86 m
Edifício na Rua da Beneficiência
277 m
Casa na Rua João de Deus, n.º 44
296 m
Palacete do Visconde da Barreira
338 m
Arcos de Azenha Medieval
321 m
Edifício na Avenida dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra, n.º 17
191 m
Edifício no Largo 5 de Outubro
317 mReviews
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