Castle of Alcobaça, Medieval fortress in Alcobaça, Portugal
The Castle of Alcobaça stands on a 70-meter hill, featuring seven square turrets and the Torre dos Sete Sobrados, a Moorish watchtower overlooking the Baça River.
King Afonso Henriques constructed the castle in 1147 on the ruins of a sixth-century fortification to defend the Lisbon region during the Portuguese Reconquista period.
The castle forms part of Alcobaça's medieval defense system, alongside the Monastery of Alcobaça, reflecting the military architecture developments of medieval Portugal.
Visitors can reach the castle ruins through Rua do Castelo in Alcobaça, with the structure maintaining its position as a reference point above the town.
The castle served multiple purposes throughout its existence, transforming from a military stronghold to a refuge for monks and local inhabitants, and later functioning as a prison.
Location: Alcobaça e Vestiaria
GPS coordinates: 39.55056,-8.98222
Latest update: April 12, 2025 10:01
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CTT de Alcobaça
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