Castle of Almourol
Praia do Ribatejo, Portugal
Open to visitors
The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.
Strollie cannot guarantee access — always check before you travel.
The Castle of Almourol is a medieval castle on the islet of Almourol in the middle of the Tagus River, in the civil parish of Praia do Ribatejo, Portugal, about 4 kilometres from the municipal seat of Vila Nova da Barquinha. Dated to 1171 and built in the Romanesque style, it was part of a defensive line controlled by the Knights Templar and served as a stronghold during the Portuguese Reconquista. It is a National Monument of Portugal.
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- Built
- Type
- castle, cultural heritage
- Heritage
- National Monument of Portugal
- Place
- Praia do Ribatejo, Portugal
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