Castle of Linhares, Medieval castle on Serra da Estrela mountain range, Portugal.
The castle contains two stone enclosures with four distinct gates, including a rectangular keep and a clock tower at 820 meters elevation.
The Order of Knights Templar constructed the primary keep in the 12th century, while King Denis of Portugal added modifications in the 14th century.
The castle stands as an exemplar of Romano-Gothic military architecture, featuring arrow slits, crenellations, and defensive structures from medieval Portugal.
Visitors can explore the four gates, each displaying different architectural designs: barrel vault, round arch, blunt arch, and the Traitors' Gate.
A clock mechanism installed in the 17th century connected to an external bell in 1817 served to inform local residents of time.
Location: Linhares (Celorico da Beira)
GPS coordinates: 40.54139,-7.46111
Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:32
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