Castelo de Belver - Belver, Gavião, Portugal
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Daveira Family
N 39° 29.629 W 007° 57.659
29S E 589342 N 4372092
Magnificent castle
Waymark Code: WMA3RB
Location: Portalegre, Portugal
Date Posted: 11/11/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Blue Man
Views: 5

Building commissioned by King Sancho I in the thirteenth century, is one of the most complete examples of medieval architecture of Portugal. He was part of the Tagus Line of Defense (set of castles built to defend from attacks by the Moors Portugal) and has undergone several restoration interventions, the more profound when the 1755 earthquake.

The Castle provides a broad view of the entire Town of Belver and also much of the Town of Hawk.

It is open to the public from 9:00 to 17:00 from Tuesday to Sunday.
Accessibility: Full access

Condition: Intact

Admission Charge?: no

Website: Not listed

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