Santiago da Barra Castle, Viana do Castelo

Discover Santiago da Barra Castle in Viana do Castelo, Portugal.

Santiago da Barra Castle
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Santiago da Barra Castle is located in the fishing and trading port, near the mouth of the river Lima, in Viana do Castelo, Portugal.

It is interesting to walk the perimeter of the walls of this small castle, built in the 15th century as a fort. Later on, it was turned into a larger one by the order of Philip I in 1592, to protect the port from pirate attacks.

The castle is surrounded by a moat, so access is through a drawbridge. Currently the castle was declared asset of Cultural Interest.

More information:

Location:

Campo de Castelo, Viana do Castelo.

Ticket price:

Free admission.

Opening hours:

Monday to Friday from 09:00 at 17:00h.

Recommended Excursions:

Mapa Interactivo:

Other worth-visiting nearby towns and cities:

Why "Portugal Travel"?

Portugal Travel is an organization of Portuguese agencies whose objectives are:

✓ 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