Castle of Chaves, Medieval castle in Santa Maria Maior, Portugal.
The castle displays granite walls with a rectangular keep, three-story facade, and pyramidal merlons positioned along its defensive perimeter.
Built during King Afonso I's reign, the fortress served as part of Teresa of Leon's dowry in 1093 and witnessed battles between Muslim and Portuguese forces.
The structure represents medieval Portuguese military architecture through its construction techniques, featuring twin windows, fireplaces, and wooden floor support systems.
Visitors can access multiple viewing points throughout the castle grounds through designated pathways constructed during recent preservation efforts.
The castle maintains its original granite pillars supporting central wooden beams, demonstrating medieval engineering methods used in northern Portuguese fortifications.
Location: Santa Maria Maior
GPS coordinates: 41.73944,-7.47167
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:29
Ponte de Trajano
357 m
Estádio Municipal de Chaves
1.4 km
Caldas de Chaves
154 m
Museu de Arte Contemporânea Nadir Afonso
520 m
Castle of Santo Estêvão
4.9 km
Forte de São Francisco
445 m
Forte de São Neutel
1.2 km
Igreja de Santa Maria Maior
83 m
Padrão dos Povos
411 m
Granjinha Chapel
2 km
Museo Ferroviario de Chaves
645 m
Biblioteca Municipal de Chaves
286 m
Pelourinho de Chaves
96 m
Igreja da Misericórdia de Chaves
27 m
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Azinheira
3.7 km
Igreja Paroquial de Friões
9.3 km
Castro da Curalha
5.8 km
Pillory of Ervededo
8.6 km
Câmara Municipal de Chaves
71 m
Igreja de São Julião, paroquial de São Julião de Montenegro
6.8 km
Museu Termas Romanas de Chaves
300 m
Quinta da Macieira, incluindo a casa, passadiço, pátio, portão de entrada, capela e quintal murado
8.9 km
Cruzeiro de Eiras
3.1 km
Estação rupestre de Outeiro Machado, ou Outeiro dos Machados
3.8 km
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Lapa
304 m
Casa do Visconde do Rosário
8.6 km
Convento de Nossa Senhora do Rosário
473 m
Capela de Nossa Senhora do Loreto
76 mReviews
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