Castelo Branco, Administrative district and electoral unit in Central Portugal.
Castelo Branco is an administrative district in central Portugal that covers around 6,700 square kilometers. The district contains eleven municipalities and shares its eastern border with Spain.
The Knights Templar established settlements and built fortifications in the region during the 12th and 13th centuries. These early structures formed the foundation for the area's later urban development.
The region preserves Portuguese embroidery techniques displayed at the Interpretation Centre in the city. Visitors can see the hand-stitched patterns and methods passed down through generations.
The district capital has regular train connections to Lisbon on the Beira Baixa Railway Line and direct highway access. Visitors will find good transport links when arriving to reach different towns across the region.
The Episcopal Palace Gardens feature Baroque stone sculptures depicting kings, zodiac signs, and seasons. These figures are arranged across multiple terraced levels, creating an unusual baroque artwork.
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