Castle of Monforte, Medieval castle and city walls in Faiões, Portugal
The Castle of Monforte features granite walls, two main gates named Porta da Vila and Porta da Traição, leading to an internal courtyard with a square tower.
The first mention of the medieval castle dates back to the 12th century, with King Denis of Portugal completing major construction works in 1312.
The archaeological excavations around the castle revealed traces of prehistoric settlements, indicating continuous human presence in this location through different periods.
The castle grounds maintain limited visiting hours, and visitors should contact local authorities in advance to arrange access to the internal structures.
The castle includes specific architectural elements such as arrow slits in the tower walls that provide natural lighting to its internal floors.
Location: Faiões
GPS coordinates: 41.76291,-7.35556
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:56
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