Castle of Castelo Novo, Medieval fortress in Castelo Novo, Portugal
The castle features a prominent stone keep standing at the highest point of the village, with granite walls overlooking the Serra da Gardunha mountains.
The Knights Templar received this land in 1208 during King Sancho I's reign, initiating the construction of the fortress for regional defense purposes.
The castle grounds include a rock-carved wine pressing tank called Lagariça, where villagers gathered through centuries for grape harvesting celebrations.
Visitors can reach the castle by following the narrow streets from the town center, with parking available near the Largo da Bica square.
The castle earned its name 'Novo' when it replaced an older, insufficient fortress nearby, leading to the village adopting the same designation.
Location: Castelo Novo
GPS coordinates: 40.07800,-7.49628
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:13
Gardunha
2.5 km
Pelourinho de Castelo Novo
57 m
Pelourinho do Fundão
6.7 km
Igreja da Misericórdia do Fundão
6.6 km
Pelourinho de Alpedrinha
3.4 km
Teatro Clube de Alpedrinha
3.5 km
Pillory of Atalaia do Campo
5.9 km
Cine-Teatro Gardunha
6.8 km
Igreja Matriz de Aldeia de Joanes
6.8 km
Edifício dos Paços do Concelho do Fundão
6.7 km
Lagareta em Castelo Novo
93 m
Igreja da Misericórdia de Castelo Novo
100 m
Igreja da Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Alpedrinha
3.5 km
Chafariz de D. João V
3.4 km
Capela do Leão
3.4 km
Centro histórico de Alpedrinha
3.3 km
Vias antigas em Alpedrinha e Castelo Novo
3.4 km
Capela de São Francisco
6.4 km
Igreja Matriz de São Bento
3.9 km
Capela de Santo António (Castelo Novo)
46 m
Casa da Comenda
36 m
Centro de Interpretação das Rotas da Transumância / Palácio do Picadeiro
3.4 km
Casa D. Luís de José Correia
103 m
Câmara Municipal de Castelo Novo
40 m
Chafariz da Bica
118 m
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Graça (Castelo Novo)
47 m
Solar dos Gamboas
81 m
Capela do Divino Espirito Santo
4.4 kmReviews
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