Castle of Melgaço, Medieval castle in Vila, Portugal.
The castle features three enclosures within circular walls, reinforced by three towers and positioned at Portugal's northernmost point along the Alto Minho river.
King Afonso I of Portugal initiated the construction in 1170, establishing it as a strategic defense point between Portugal and Galicia.
The castle served as an entry point for Sephardic Jews seeking refuge in Portugal during 1492 when fleeing from Spanish persecution.
The central keep now functions as a museum center, displaying archaeological findings and offering views of the surrounding region from its battlements.
The pentagonal main tower stands in the center of the parade ground, incorporating elements of Romanesque architecture throughout its three-floor structure.
Location: Vila e Roussas
Inception: 1170
Founders: Afonso I of Portugal
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 42.11444,-8.25972
Latest update: March 14, 2025 04:28
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Cadeia Comarcã de Melgaço
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Miracle of the Soil
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Statue of Inês Negra
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