Almeida
Tourist Office, Praça da Liberdade, Almeida 6350-130
Phone: +351 271 574 204
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The historic fortified village of Almeida lies about 21 km northeast of Castelo Mendo and a small deviation will take you via the remains of Castelo Bom, about 8 km from Castelo Mendo. One of the best preserved fortifications in Portugal, the twelve pointed star shaped Almeida fortress is a very good example of a Vauban type comprehensive fortification. Built during the 17th and 18th centuries around a medieval castle, it has 2,500 metres of perimeter walls. The castle and part of the walls were destroyed by a powder room explosion in 1810. You can also visit the armoury and underground barracks.
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