Castle of Alter do Chão, Medieval castle in Alter do Chão, Portugal
The castle stands on a hilltop at 413 meters elevation, with remaining walls and corbels spread across an elliptical area in the Alentejo region.
The castle dates back to 1357 under King Pedro I, following its conquest from Muslim forces and subsequent control by the military Order of São Bento of Aviz.
The Castle of Alter do Chão received National Monument status, preserving its medieval defensive architecture as part of Portuguese heritage for future generations.
Visitors can observe the castle ruins from the Praça da República, including the remaining 16-meter-long wall sections and the foundations of ancient structures.
The castle grounds contain a geodesic marker and ruins of the Hermitage of São Bento, reflecting both military and religious aspects of medieval Portugal.
Location: Alter do Chão
Inception: 1357
GPS coordinates: 39.19889,-7.65861
Latest update: March 11, 2025 13:07
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