Castelo de Almourol
Ilhota do Rio Tejo, Praia do Ribatejo , Vila Nova da Barquinha
Phone: +351 249 720 358 - Fax: +351 249 720 368
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The romantic Almoural castle, about 7 km southwest of Constância, is situated on a tiny island in the River Tagus accessed by ferry. Handed over to the Knights Templar after the Reconquest in 1129, it was rebuilt under their leader Gualdim Pais, as an inscription at the entrance confirms. It has certain similarities in style with Tomar Castle, also built by the Knights in the 12th century. When the Knights left in 1307 the site was abandoned. There are many legends surrounding the fortress which is said to be haunted by a princess sighing for her lover, a Moorish slave.
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