Castelo de Montemor-o-Novo
Nossa Senhora da Vila, Montemor-o-Novo 7050-192 - Portugal
Phone: +351 266 898 103 - Fax: +351 266 877 096
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The remains of the walls of the original castle, commissioned in the 13th century by D. Dinis, include the main section and eleven cylindrical towers. The barbicans were reinforced in the 14th century. The rectangular-shaped fortress is protected by two towers, currently in ruins, that already existed during the reign of D. Sancho I (12th century). From the walls there is a unique view of the ruins of the Paço das Alcaides which served as lodgings for various monarchs and where the Court used to meet.
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