Castle of Braga, Medieval castle remains in Braga, Portugal.
The Castle of Braga is a fortress ruin in the historic city center featuring a granite keep approximately 30 meters tall. The tower displays chamfered merlons, thick stone walls, and the royal coat of arms on its northeastern face.
King Dinis commissioned the fortress in 1300 as part of efforts to defend the growing city. The original complex included five towers and eight gateways arranged to protect this important medieval center.
The keep stands at the city center and speaks to the medieval military needs of the community. Today it hosts exhibitions and events that help locals and visitors understand the role of fortifications in daily life.
The ruins are accessible via Rua do Castelo in the historic center and easy to reach on foot. Guided tours organized by the heritage protection association provide deeper insight into the site's layout and past.
The keep displays the royal coat of arms carved into its stone face, a detail that marks this site as a seat of royal authority. Few visitors notice how this carved emblem connects the ruins to the kingdom's medieval power structure.
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