Castle of Monção, Medieval castle in Monção, Portugal.
The Castle of Monção stands along the northern border of Portugal, featuring remaining sections of medieval walls and the Torre de Lapela towers.
King Dinis ordered the construction of this defensive fortress in 1306 during conflicts with Castile, incorporating a keep and protective walls around the town.
The castle displays architectural elements from different periods, including Gothic features and the royal coat of arms of King Fernando on its towers.
Visitors can access the castle grounds without entrance fees and combine their visit with explorations of nearby Brejoeira Palace and Casa Museu.
The fortress retains its 17th-century Porta de Salvaterra door and multiple bastions, marking centuries of military architectural developments.
GPS coordinates: 42.07908,-8.48527
Latest update: March 7, 2025 05:35
Brejoeira Palace
4.2 km
Salvaterra Castle
936 m
Torre de Lapela
5 km
Longos Vales's Monastery
4.6 km
Castle of Lapela
5 km
Termas de Monção
1 km
Castro de São Caetano
5.5 km
Museu do Alvarinho
291 m
Cine-Teatro João Verde
181 m
Casa das Rodas
1.6 km
Capela de São Caetano
5.5 km
Ponte de Fillaboa
2.8 km
International bridge Salvaterra do Miño - Monção
1 km
Casa do Curro
281 m
Câmara Municipal de Monção
399 m
Igreja de Santo António dos Capuchos
662 m
Church of São Mamede de Troviscoso (Monção)
2.3 km
Capela de São Sebastião na igreja matriz de Monção
437 m
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Alfonso D. Rodríguez Castelao
6.5 km
Castelo de Salvaterra
893 m
Convento de Santo António dos Capuchos
660 m
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Assunção
6.7 km
Cruzeiro de Santo Isidro
999 m
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Salvaterra de Miño
1.2 km
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de As Neves
5.9 km
Igreja e Casa do Consistório da Misericórdia de Monção
358 m
Quinta da Brejoeira
4.1 km
Chafariz da Danaide
285 mReviews
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