Castle of Alandroal, Medieval castle in Alandroal, Portugal
The castle features an oval layout with three square towers, a keep tower, and two prominent gates called Legal Gate and Arrabalde Gate.
Construction began on February 6, 1294, under King Dinis, with the first stone laid by Master Lourenço Afonso of the Order of Avis.
A Muslim stonemason named Galvao supervised the construction, incorporating Islamic architectural elements such as horseshoe-shaped windows into the design.
The castle opens daily for visits, with guided tours of the keep tower available through advance arrangements at the Town Hall.
The Arrabalde Gate contains marble arrow slits and stone engravings that display the standard measurements used in local commerce.
Operator: DRCAlentejo, Portaria n.º 829/2009, DR, 2.ª série, n.º 163 de 24 agosto 2009
GPS coordinates: 38.70174,-7.40420
Latest update: March 7, 2025 05:46
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