Castle of Arraiolos, Medieval castle in Arraiolos, Portugal.
The circular fortress stands on a hill with defensive walls, a clock tower, and remaining structures including the Church of Salvador within its perimeter.
King Dinis ordered the construction of this stronghold between 1306 and 1310, establishing it as a crucial defensive position in the Alentejo region.
The castle walls contain the Church of Salvador, which was first constructed in 1271 and underwent reconstruction during the sixteenth century.
Visitors enter through the Gate of Vila and can explore the castle keep, palace ruins, inner wall walk, and the Gate of Santarem with its watchtowers.
The castle features an uncommon circular design among Portuguese fortifications, with a conical tower and strategic walkways for defensive purposes.
Location: Arraiolos
Operator: DRC Alentejo, Portaria nº829/2009, DR, 2.ª Série, n.º 163 de 24 Agosto 2009
GPS coordinates: 38.72558,-7.98803
Latest update: March 9, 2025 04:44
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