Attractions in Castelo Branco

Discover the most interesting places to visit while in Castelo Branco district, and don’t miss anything on your trip to Portugal.

Castelo Branco is a city and district truly interesting. In the city, the gardens and museums stand out; whereas in the nearby areas you can visit plenty of castles, villages, and hamlets you shouldn’t miss.

Some of the most interesting places are:

Castelo Branco Castle
Discover the Knights Templar Castle of Castelo Branco and admire the panoramic views from the São Gens lookout.

Episcopal Palace of Castelo Branco
Visit the Episcopal Palace and the Francisco Tavares Proença Júnior Museum, in Castelo Branco, Portugal.

Jardim do Paço Episcopal Garden
Visit the charming gardens of the Paço Episcopal in Castelo Branco, Portugal.

Cargaleiro Museum
Discover the oeuvre of painter Manuel Cargaleiro in this hoary building from the 18th century.

Parque da Cidade Park
Explore Parque da Cidade Park.

Castelo Branco Cathedral
Discover the Igreja de São Miguel Church, the Cathedral of Castelo Branco.

Geodesy Museum
Discover the Geodesy museum.

Misericórdia Religious Art Museum and Graça Convent
Visit Graça Convent and its Religious Art Museum, in Castelo Branco, Portugal.

Sertã Castle
Discover Sertã Castle.

Penha Garcia Castle
Explore Penha Garcia Castle and and discover its unsettling secrets.

Penamacor Castle
Discover Penamacor Castle with its slender keep, in Castelo Branco, Portugal.

Monsanto
Discover Monsanto, one of the most picturesque spots of Portugal.

Monsanto Castle
Discover Monsanto Castle, in Castelo Branco, Portugal.

Capela de São Miguel do Castelo Chapel
Visit the Capela de São Miguel do Castelo Chapel in Monsanto.

Capela de São Pedro Chapel of Vir-a-Corça
Go on a small hiking trip to visit the Capela de São Pedro Chapel in Vir-a-Corça, in Monsanto.

Lucano Tower
Discover Lucano Tower or Clock Tower, one of the most emblematic monuments of Monsanto.

Idanha-a-Velha
Visit the historic hamlet of Idanha-a-Velha.

Idanha-a-Velha Castle
Discover Idanha-a-Velha Castle or Torre dos Templários (Knights Templar Tower) in Castelo Branco, Portugal.

Idanha-a-Velha Cathedral
Visit Idanha-a-Velha Cathedral, in Castelo Branco, Portugal.

Epigraphic Museum
Visit the Epigraphic Museum of Idanha-a-Velha.

Tejo Internacional Natural Park
Explore the Tejo Internacional Natural Park while in Portugal.

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