Castle of Viana do Alentejo, Gothic castle in Viana do Alentejo, Portugal
The castle features five cylindrical towers with witch's hat-shaped tops connected by high stone walls forming an irregular pentagonal structure.
King Denis established the castle in 1313 by granting a charter to the village and allocating 100,000 pounds for construction.
The castle houses two churches with Manueline doorways designed by architect Diogo de Arruda, who also worked on the Belem Tower.
The Tourist Office within the castle walls provides information about the site, and visitors can access the walls for regional views.
Archaeological excavations between 2000 and 2005 revealed an ancient necropolis beneath the castle grounds.
Location: Viana do Alentejo
Operator: DRC Alentejo, Portaria nº 829/2009, DR, 2ª. Série, n.º 163 de 24 de Agosto de 2009
GPS coordinates: 38.33214,-8.00174
Latest update: March 8, 2025 11:14
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