Castle of Abrantes, Medieval castle in Abrantes, Portugal
The stone fortress stands on a hill above the Tagus River, featuring defensive walls, round turrets, and a central keep within its irregular polygonal layout.
The site transformed from a Lusitanian settlement in 130 BC to a Roman stronghold, later becoming crucial during the Christian Reconquista under Afonso Henriques in the 12th century.
The Church of Santa Maria do Castelo within the castle grounds functions as a museum displaying Roman sculptures and regional historical artifacts.
The castle remains open to visitors throughout the year, with guided tours available through the medieval structures and museum collection.
The castle's brick-vaulted spaces demonstrate medieval construction techniques while its walls incorporate both Romanesque and Gothic architectural elements.
Location: Abrantes (São Vicente e São João) e Alferrarede
Operator: DGPC, Decreto-Lei n.º 115/2012, DR, 1.ª série, n.º 102 de 25 maio 2012
GPS coordinates: 39.46440,-8.19469
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:54
Igreja de São Vicente
275 m
Igreja de Santa Maria do Castelo
50 m
Casa da Câmara Municipal de Abrantes
314 m
Homenagem ao Actor Taborda
417 m
Igreja de São João Baptista
297 m
Cine-Teatro São Pedro
346 m
Igreja da Misericórdia de Abrantes
364 m
Igreja da Misericórdia de Abrantes, pátio do Definitório, Casa do Despacho e claustro anexo, incluindo o património integrado
369 m
Casa na Rua dos Oleiros (do Brasil), 24
238 m
CTT de Abrantes
353 m
Casa na Rua do Outeiro (actual Rua José Estêvão), 47 e 49
369 m
Casa na Rua Grande (Santos e Silva), 6 a 12
217 m
Casa na Rua dos Oleiros (do Brasil), 53 e 55
230 m
Casa na Rua do Arcediago, 4 e 6
283 m
Casa na Rua Grande (Santos e Silva), 46 a 52
226 m
Casa na Rua Actor Taborda, 54 e 56
385 m
Casa na Rua da Boga (condes de Abrantes), 10 e 12
295 m
Casa na Travessa do Pacheco, 6 e 8
372 m
Casa na Rua do Outeiro (actual Rua José Estêvão), 35 e 37
354 m
Casa na Rua do Outeiro (actual Rua José Estêvão), 3 e 3-A
336 m
Casa na Rua dos Oleiros (do Brasil), 47 a 51
238 m
Casa na Rua Grande (Santos e Silva), 57
225 m
Casa na Rua Grande (Santos e Silva), 24 e 26
212 m
Casa na Rua do Outeiro (actual Rua José Estêvão), 28 e 30
341 m
Casa na Rua Actor Taborda, 40 e 42
366 m
Casa na Rua Actor Taborda, 18 e 20
338 m
Casa na Rua do Paço Real (D. João IV), 43
414 m
Casa na Rua da Boga (condes de Abrantes), 42 e 44
272 mReviews
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