Castle of Penamacor, Medieval castle in Penamacor, Portugal
The castle sits on a fortified summit between Rivers Ceife and Taliscas, featuring a wall that connects the clocktower, town hall, and watchtower.
King Sancho I donated the castle to the Knights Templar in 1189, establishing a fortification on the site of a previous castro settlement.
The castle represents Portuguese border defense architecture, combining military features with administrative functions through its integrated town hall structure from 1568.
The castle grounds contain information panels explaining the historical significance of different sections, with designated parking areas near the entrance.
The castle keep tower, destroyed in 1739 by a gunpowder explosion while serving as a military storage facility, reveals the structure's military importance.
Location: Penamacor
GPS coordinates: 40.16726,-7.16558
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:01
Serra da Malcata Natural Reserve
14.2 km
Serra da Malcata Special Protection Area
13.6 km
Ponte da Ribeira de Meimoa
6.8 km
Pelourinho de Penamacor
189 m
Pelourinho de Monsanto
14.9 km
Pelourinho da Bemposta
11.8 km
Câmara Municipal e Cadeia Comarcã de Penamacor
524 m
Igreja da Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Penamacor
221 m
Igreja e claustro do Convento de Santo António
693 m
Igreja da Misericórdia de Monsanto
14.8 km
Igreja Paroquial de São Pedro
201 m
Torre de Lucano
14.9 km
Igreja Paroquial de Monsanto
14.9 km
Capela românica de São Pedro de Vir à Corça
13.3 km
Igreja Matriz de Vale da Senhora da Póvoa
12.4 km
Igreja Matriz da Meimoa
6.9 km
Igreja Paroquial de Penamacor
369 m
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
837 m
Igreja do Senhor do Calvário
12.9 km
Capela de Nossa Senhora do Incenso
3.9 km
Capela de São João de Brito
6.9 km
Igreja Matriz de Aldeia do Bispo
5.3 km
Igreja Matriz de Medelim
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Capela de São Domingos
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Santuário do Senhor do Calvário
12.9 km
Capela de São Domingos
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Junta de Freguesia de Aldeia de Santa Margarida
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Capela do Espírito Santo
14.9 kmReviews
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