Castelo de Montemor-o-Novo, Medieval castle and park in Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal.
The castle stands on the highest hill of the region, with extensive walls and towers overlooking the Alentejo countryside.
King Sancho I of Portugal initiated the castle construction in 1203, granting the town its first municipal charter during the Christian Reconquest.
The castle grounds frequently host concerts and community events, connecting the medieval heritage with contemporary local activities.
Visitors can explore the castle ruins, visit the Interpretation Center in the former Church of São Tiago, and learn about regional military architecture.
Vasco da Gama finalized his plans for the maritime route to India within these castle walls before his historic journey.
Location: Nossa Senhora da Vila, Nossa Senhora do Bispo e Silveiras
GPS coordinates: 38.64285,-8.21673
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:04
Convento de Nossa Senhora da Saudação
72 m
Ponte Ferroviária de Montemor-o-Novo
828 m
Estatua homenaje al bombero voluntario
541 m
Centro Interpretativo do Castelo de Montemor-o-Novo
182 m
Igreja de Santa Maria do Bispo
231 m
Igreja de São João Baptista do Castelo
161 m
Tribunal Judicial de Montemor-o-Novo
734 m
Câmara Municipal de Montemor-o-Novo
469 m
Ermida de São Pedro da Ribeira
505 m
Edifício dos Correios, Telégrafos e Telefones, CTT, de Montemor-o-Novo
600 m
Cine-Teatro Curvo Semedo
511 m
Convento e Igreja de São João de Deus de Montemor-o-Novo
324 m
Ermida de São Vicente
134 m
Casa da Almotaçaria e de Ver-o-Peso
249 m
Igreja do Calvário
526 m
Convento de São Domingos
344 m
Galeria Municipal de Montemor-o-Novo
333 m
Mercado de Montemor-o-Novo
567 m
Paço dos Alcaides
179 m
Lápide do chafariz de Montemor-o-Novo
440 m
Ermida de São Sebastião
563 m
Fonte Nova
419 m
Chafariz na Rua Cinco de Outubro
546 m
Chafariz de Montemor-o-Novo
445 m
Capela de São Lázaro
553 m
Casa da Horta de D. Afonso
692 m
Casa da Quinta da Horta do Chafariz do Pocinho
741 m
Praça de Touros
500 mReviews
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