Castle of Campo Maior, Medieval fortification in São João Baptista, Campo Maior, Portugal.
The Castle of Campo Maior features ten-sided polygon walls with multiple bulwarks, turrets, and towers integrated into the urban landscape.
King Denis ordered the castle's construction in 1310 as part of a defensive strategy to maintain territorial control between Spain and Portugal.
The castle grounds serve multiple purposes, combining residential spaces with military facilities and cultural venues for community gatherings.
Visitors can access the castle from Tuesday to Sunday, with specific morning and afternoon hours, except for the second weekend of each month.
A lightning strike in 1732 triggered an enormous explosion in the castle's powder magazine, destroying two-thirds of the surrounding population.
Location: São João Baptista
Operator: DRCAlentejo, Portaria n.º 829/2009, DR, 2.ª série, n.º 163 de 24 agosto 2009
GPS coordinates: 39.01096,-7.07179
Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:00
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