Castle of Lanhoso, Medieval castle in Rendufinho, Portugal
The Castle of Lanhoso rises 385 meters above sea level with rectangular defensive walls and a prominent central tower on top of Mount Pilar.
Between 1071 and 1091, Bishop Pedro ordered the reconstruction of the castle walls over an existing pre-Roman fortress that protected Braga's episcopal territory.
Teresa of León found shelter within these walls in 1121 during conflicts with her half-sister Urraca, leading to the signing of the Treaty of Lanhoso.
The fortress contains a 17th-century sanctuary built using stones from the original fortification, making it both a military and religious monument.
Archaeological excavations near the castle revealed human settlements dating back to the Chalcolithic period, indicating over 5000 years of continuous occupation.
Location: Rendufinho
GPS coordinates: 41.58693,-8.28147
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:19
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