Castle of Castelo Branco, Medieval castle in Castelo Branco, Portugal.
The castle stands on a granite hilltop with remaining wall segments and a defensive tower near the Church of Santa Maria do Castelo.
The Knights Templar constructed the first fortification walls between 1214 and 1230, establishing a defensive line connecting strategic points including Tomar and Almourol.
The fortress town developed with specific architectural features, including wide doors for horses and narrow doors for knights in residential buildings.
Visitors can access the castle grounds to examine the medieval military architecture and observe the surrounding region from its elevated position.
During King Denis's reign, the castle contained four main gates: the Golden Gate, Gate of Santiago, Traitors' Gate, and Pelame Gate.
GPS coordinates: 39.82554,-7.49654
Latest update: March 19, 2025 12:14
Jardim do Paço Episcopal de Castelo Branco
333 m
Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Mércules
4 km
Sé Catedral de Castelo Branco
485 m
Museu Francisco Tavares Proença Júnior
368 m
Convento e Igreja da Graça
436 m
Câmara Municipal de Castelo Branco
434 m
Cruzeiro de Castelo Branco
373 m
Solar dos Cardosos
255 m
Casa na Rua Arco do Bispo, n.º 14
263 m
Funicular de Castelo Branco
774 m
Casa do Arco do Bispo
268 m
Arquivo Distrital de Castelo Branco
248 m
Paço Episcopal de Castelo Branco, incluindo o Jardim Episcopal e o passadiço
377 m
Edifício do Governo Civil de Castelo Branco
355 m
Edifício da Caixa Geral de Depósitos de Castelo Branco
470 m
Cine-Teatro Avenida
590 m
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Piedade
708 m
Tribunal de Castelo Branco
384 m
Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Fátima
689 m
Conservatório Regional de Castelo Branco
461 m
Casa da Memória da Presença Judaica em Castelo Branco
363 m
Capela de São Marcos
592 m
Biblioteca Municipal Dr. Jaime Lopes Dias
288 m
Igreja de Santa Maria do Castelo
30 m
Rotunda das Locomotivas da Estação de Castelo Branco
958 m
Edifício do Banco de Portugal de Castelo Branco
446 m
Câmara Municipal de Castelo Branco
288 m
Solar dos Caldeiras
321 mReviews
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