Castle of Lousã, Medieval castle in Lousã, Portugal.
The castle stands 2 kilometers from Lousã on the right bank of River Arouce, featuring a keep tower, cubic turrets, and walls of Silurian schist.
Built in the second half of the 11th century, the castle served as a defensive structure to protect access routes to Coimbra against Moorish invasions.
The structure represents Portuguese medieval military design, with architectural details including white gritstone decorative elements around the keep door.
The castle opens to visitors on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from 10:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 17:00, managed by Câmara Municipal da Lousã.
Queen Mafalda's royal court selected this fortress as their summer residence during the early years of Portuguese monarchy.
Location: Lousã e Vilarinho
Operator: Câmara Municipal da Lousã, auto de cessão de 10 de Agosto de 1957
Opening Hours: Sabato,Domenica 10:00-13:00,14:00-17:00; Festività 10:00-13:00,14:00-17:00
Website: https://cm-lousa.pt/locais/castelo-de-arouce
GPS coordinates: 40.10046,-8.23555
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:44
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