Portalegre Castle

Be amazed at the remains of this castle that date back to the times of King D. Dinis, in Portugal.

Portalegre Castle
© Câmara Municipal de Portalegre

Portalegre Castle was built in 1290 in the highest part of Portalegre, as ordered by King D. Dinis to defend the border with Spain. The castle featured a double wall, twelve towers, and eight gates.

From the original construction, only the three restored towers remain and offer excellent views over the city, as well as some fragments from the walls.

In the 1930s, important parts of the walls were torn down to build roads. In 2006, the walls were united to the towers using a modern wooden structure designed by Cândido Chiva Gomes. The first floor hosts temporary exhibitions.

More Information:

Location:

Rua Luís Barahona, Portalegre, Alentejo, Portugal.

Ticket Price:

Free admission.

Opening Hours:

Tuesday through Sunday from 9h30 to 13h00 and from 14h30 to 18h00.

Phone:

(+351) 245 307 540.

Email:

castelo@cm-portalegre.pt

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✓ To make Portugal, its culture and its heritage known.
✓ To promote sustainable tourism.

In collaboration with:

Escola Superior de Hotelaria e Turismo do Estoril

Turismo de Portugal