Castle of Serpa, Medieval fortress in Serpa, Portugal.
The stone castle displays a quadrangular layout with reinforced turrets, defensive towers, and three primary gates positioned around its perimeter walls.
King Sancho II led Portuguese forces to capture the castle from Moorish control in 1232, marking a crucial point in the Christian reconquest.
The Archaeological Museum within the castle walls exhibits regional artifacts spanning from Paleolithic times through the Roman occupation period.
Visitors can access the castle grounds daily and walk along sections of the preserved battlements for views across the Alentejo landscape.
The castle features one of Portugal's earliest clock towers, the Torre do Relógio, which dates to the 15th century.
Location: Serpa (Salvador e Santa Maria)
GPS coordinates: 37.94472,-7.59736
Latest update: March 9, 2025 13:20
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