Castle of Celorico da Beira

The castle stands on a hilltop with defensive walls, towers, and fortified structures overlooking the Mondego River valley and surrounding mountains.

Built during Portugal's medieval period, the castle served as a strategic defense point against Moorish invasions and became instrumental in territorial protection.

The castle holds regular exhibitions of regional artifacts, medieval weapons, and documents that showcase the military architecture of Portuguese fortifications.

The castle remains open for visits throughout the year, with guided tours available in multiple languages through the municipal tourist office.

The castle's position along ancient trading routes made it a central point for collecting taxes on cheese merchants traveling between regions.

Location: Celorico (São Pedro e Santa Maria) e Vila Boa do Mondego

GPS coordinates: 40.63583,-7.39333

Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:19