Castelo de Germanelo, Medieval castle and nature reserve in Rabaçal, Portugal.
The stone fortification stands on an elevated position overlooking the surrounding valleys, with remaining walls extending across 80,000 square meters of land.
Built in 1142 under King Afonso I of Portugal, the castle served as a defensive outpost against Moorish incursions along the Mondego River line.
The castle holds classification as Public Interest Site since 2014, representing the architectural and military legacy of medieval Portuguese fortifications.
Visitors can explore both the castle ruins and the surrounding natural reserve through marked paths that connect different sections of the archaeological site.
Local legends tell of two giant brothers called germanelos who worked as blacksmiths, with their hammer creating an iron water spring near the castle.
Location: São Miguel, Santa Eufémia e Rabaçal
Operator: Sem afectação
GPS coordinates: 40.02612,-8.43026
Latest update: March 6, 2025 13:04
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