Castle of Pena de Aguiar

The castle exhibits Romanesque architecture with two towers connected by a semi-circular curtain wall positioned above granite cliffs in Vila Pouca de Aguiar valley.

Romans constructed a military fort in the first century BC to monitor the road between Aquas Flavias and Lamecum, drawn by local gold and silver deposits.

Archaeological excavations between 1982 and 1984 revealed ceramics, metallic objects, and evidence of prehistoric settlements, leading to National Monument designation.

The castle underwent restoration with added lighting and visitor facilities, reopening to the public on July 21, 2001 for regional tourism enhancement.

The structure contains vaulted compartments and remnants of domestic buildings that demonstrate the evolution of medieval military architecture in northern Portugal.

Location: Telões

Website: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castelo_de_Pena_de_Aguiar

GPS coordinates: 41.46948,-7.68007

Latest update: March 6, 2025 08:10