The 10 Most Beautiful Castles in Portugal
Scattered across green meadows and rocky hills, Portuguese castles make up a small but important part of the vast historical heritage of the country. Here are the most beautiful and enchanting castles in Portugal.
1. National Palace of Pena
Building, Monastery, Park
2. Belém Tower
Monastery, Building, Architectural Landmark, Historical Landmark
3. Castle of the Moors
Building, Forest
4. Guimarães Castle
Building
5. Almourol Castle
Building
6. Tomar Castle
Building
7. Óbidos Castle
Building
8. Castle of Evoramonte
Architectural Landmark
Another example of an interestingly shaped castle is the Castle of Evoramonte, which has four cylindrical towers. It’s where the Concession of Evoramonte was signed, thereby marking the end of a six-year civil war in Portugal in the 19th century. During his reign, King Afonso Henriques, accompanied by his wife, Queen Mafalda of Savoy, used the castle as his summer residence.
9. Castle of Belver
Building
10. Castle of Viana do Alentejo
Building
If the National Palace of Pena in Sintra is calling your name, discover what else you can do here and see our favourite hotels in the area, now bookable via Culture Trip. Afterwards, head back to Lisbon, where you can continue your cultural expedition with these art galleries and museums. Make sure to try the famed pastéis de nata (custard tarts) before relaxing in one of the boutique hotels in the city.
This article was written in collaboration with Nina Santos.
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