Castelo da Sertã, Medieval castle in Sertã, Portugal.
The pentagon-shaped fortress contains remnants of ancient walls, a reconstructed tower, and the Capela de São João Baptista from the 17th century.
King Afonso Henriques granted the castle to the Knights Templar in 1165, who maintained control until 1174 when King Sancho I transferred it to the Hospitallers.
Archaeological excavations between 1996 and 1998 uncovered an old granary, chapel foundations, 15th-century pavements, and Islamic pottery fragments within the castle grounds.
The castle welcomes visitors from Monday to Friday between 9:00 and 17:30, and during weekends and holidays from 10:00 to 17:30, with free admission.
Local folklore tells of Celinda, who defended the castle by pouring boiling oil from a frying pan onto attackers, giving the town its name Sertã.
Location: Sertã
GPS coordinates: 39.80656,-8.09946
Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:55
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Ponte Filipina
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Igreja matriz da Sertã, incluindo todo o seu recheio
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Pillory of Sertã
179 m
Antigo Convento de Santo António da Sertã
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Ponte do Cabril
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Igreja Matriz de Pedrogão Pequeno
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Câmara Municipal de Pedrogão Grande
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Igreja da Misericórdia de Pedrógão Grande e edifício contíguo
12.8 km
Cemitério de Pedrógão Grande
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Casa da Albergaria de São Pedro
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Pelourinho de Pedrógão Grande
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Estação de arte rupestre da Fechadura
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Igreja Paroquial de São João do Peso
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Capela de São Vicente
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Casa Manuelina na Rua do Penedo
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Casa-Museu Comendador Manuel Nunes Corrêa
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Forno do Cabeço da Cotovia
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Casa com Porta Manuelina na Rua do Penedo, n.º 4
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Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Milagres
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