Castle of Lamego, Medieval castle in Lamego, Portugal
The Castle of Lamego stands on a hill with two defensive walls surrounding its nucleus, offering views over four rivers in northern Portugal.
The Moors constructed initial fortifications in the 11th century, followed by significant expansions during the 12th century including the addition of a stone keep.
The castle grounds maintain their medieval character with original defensive walls and a 13th-century keep that later served as a county prison.
Visitors can access information about the castle's history at the center located inside the keep while exploring the preserved fortification structures.
The castle contains a Moorish vaulted cistern beneath its structure, representing an engineering achievement from the medieval period in Portuguese military architecture.
Location: Lamego (Almacave e Sé)
Operator: Câmara Municipal de Lamego, auto de cessão de 21 Outubro 1950
GPS coordinates: 41.09918,-7.80879
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:43
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