Castle of Loulé, Medieval castle in Loulé, Portugal.
The Castle of Loulé incorporates three stone towers within its walls, standing prominently on an elevation overlooking the surrounding Algarve landscape.
The fortress originated as a Muslim tower in the 7th century before its conquest by Afonso III in 1249, leading to reconstruction efforts in Christian style.
The castle grounds maintain a documentation center and archaeological museum displaying regional artifacts discovered during excavations of the medieval settlement.
Visitors can reach the castle through several adjacent streets, including Rua da Barbacã and Largo D. Afonso III, with parking areas nearby.
The structure retains sections of its original rammed earth construction techniques, showcasing early Medieval Muslim military engineering methods in the Iberian Peninsula.
Location: Loulé (São Clemente)
GPS coordinates: 37.13961,-8.02405
Latest update: March 5, 2025 15:54
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