Castle of Santa Maria da Feira, Medieval castle in Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal
The castle displays an irregular oval shape with defensive structures including a barbican, moat, rectangular prison block tower, and a hexagonal chapel.
The structure originated in the 9th century under Alfonso III of León, incorporating an existing military fortress into the newly established Tierra de Santa Maria.
The site evolved from an indigenous temple dedicated to deity Bandeve-Lugo Toiraeco into a Marian shrine before becoming a medieval military stronghold.
The castle operates from Tuesday to Sunday, with winter hours of 9:00-17:30 and summer hours of 10:00-18:30, including a lunch break.
The fortress served as a backdrop for significant regional fairs starting in 1117, contributing to the town's current name of Santa Maria da Feira.
Location: Santa Maria da Feira, Travanca, Sanfins e Espargo
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Accessibility: Accès limité en fauteuil roulant
Operator: Comissão de Vigilância do Castelo de Santa Maria da Feira
Address: Alameda Doutor Roberto Vaz Oliveira 4520-000 Santa Maria da Feira
Opening Hours: octobre-mars: Mardi-Dimanche 09:00-12:30,13:30-17:30; avril-septembre: Mardi-Dimanche 10:00-12:30,13:30-18:30
Phone: +351256372248
GPS coordinates: 40.92101,-8.54276
Latest update: May 22, 2025 00:28
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