Castle of Vinhais, Medieval castle in Vinhais, Portugal.
The castle features an irregular oval fence reinforced by five towers, with the main gate defended by a solid Gothic fortification tower.
Portuguese King Sancho II ordered the construction of the castle, which later endured multiple sieges during the 1640-1668 War of Restoration against Castilian forces.
The fortress bears architectural elements influenced by its proximity to the Kingdom of Castile, reflecting the medieval military engineering of the border region.
The castle structure stands at 600 meters altitude on the Coroa mountains, providing visitors with views across the Tuela River valley.
The castle's strategic position made it a key defensive point, leading to its occupation by Castilian forces from 1369 to 1371 during King Ferdinand's reign.
Location: Vinhais
GPS coordinates: 41.83500,-7.00028
Latest update: March 9, 2025 13:43
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