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Longroiva Castle
Dare exploring the ruins of this Castle of the Knights Templar dating back to the 12th century while staying in Guarda, Portugal.
Longroiva Castle
© Vítor OliveiraLongroiva Castle, listed as National Monument, constitutes one of the best examples of military building from the Knights Templar in Beira Interior, as well as one of the best examples of Romanesque style in the region.
It was built atop a fortress from before even Roman times, erected somewhen between the IV and II centuries. The current castle was ordered by Gualdim de Pais, Master of the Knights Templar, in 1176.
Currently, still survive some parts of the walls and homage tower, which was one of the first fortified buildings on Portugal.
More Information:
Location:
Rua dos Belos Ares, Meda.
Ticket Price:
Free Admission.
Interactive Map:
Guarda
What to see:
- Cathedral of Guarda
- Igreja da Misericórdia Church
- Igreja de São Vicente Church
- Torre dos Ferreiros Tower
- Guarda City Museum
- Guarda Castle
- Belmonte Jewish Museum
- Guarda City Theatre
- Trancoso
- Trancoso Castle
- Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Fresta Church
- Igreja de São Pedro Church
- Capela de Santa Luzia Chapel
- Capela de São Bartolomeu Chapel
- Longroiva Castle
- Sortelha
- Zêzere Ecomuseum
- Belmonte Castle
- Torre de Centum Cellas Tower
- Almeida
- Castelo Bom
- Castelo Mendo
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