Castle of Terena, Medieval castle in Terena, Portugal
The Castle of Terena stands on elevated terrain with an irregular pentagonal shape, four semi-circular towers, and three angular bastions for defensive purposes.
Construction of the castle began in 1262 under the order of royal knight Gil Martins and his wife D. Maria João to protect the frontier with Castile.
The structure represents Portuguese medieval military architecture through its design elements, including the rectangular keep tower with vaulted compartments and cruciform slits.
Three entrance points provide access to the castle: the Traitors' Gate, the Gate of the Sun, and the main village gate protected by a barbican.
The castle underwent substantial modifications in 1509 by architect Duarte d'Armas, who redesigned the entrance through the keep tower and added two side towers.
Location: Terena (São Pedro)
Inception: 1262
GPS coordinates: 38.62167,-7.40722
Latest update: March 5, 2025 05:29
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