Castle of Beja, Medieval castle in Beja, Portugal
The pentagonal fortress features six defensive towers and rises on a hilltop, with its central keep tower reaching 24 meters in height.
King Dinis initiated construction of the keep tower in 1310, building upon earlier Roman foundations as part of a strategic defense network across Portugal.
The castle displays architectural elements from different periods, including Manueline style windows and medieval ogival doors with detailed stone carvings.
The castle opens daily from 9:30 AM, with seasonal afternoon closing times at 4:30 PM from November through March and 5:30 PM from April through October.
The castle tower contains three floors connected by a spiral staircase of 183 steps, leading to elevated viewing points over the Alentejo region.
Location: Beja (Santiago Maior e São João Baptista)
Inception: 1310
GPS coordinates: 38.01750,-7.86556
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:36
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