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Castelo Branco castle
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The Castle of Castelo Branco, is a Portuguese medieval castle in civil parish of Castelo Branco, in the municipality of the same name, in the Centro district of Castelo Branco. Known locally, as the Castelo dos Templários, the Romanesque castle was constructed under the orders of King Afonso II of Portugal in 1214.
Nearby attractions
Miradouro de São Gens
6000-173 Castelo Branco, Portugal
Museu Cargaleiro
R. dos Cavaleiros 23, 6000-189 Castelo Branco, Portugal
Jardim do Paço Episcopal
R. Bartolomeu da Costa 5, 6000-773 Castelo Branco, Portugal
Centro de Interpretação do Bordado de Castelo Branco
Praça de Camões, 6000-262 Castelo Branco, Portugal
Museu Francisco Tavares Proença Jr.
R. Dr. Alfredo Mota 1, 6000-773 Castelo Branco, Portugal
Parque Da Cidade
6000-104 Castelo Branco, Portugal
Casa da Memória da Presença Judaica em Castelo Branco
R. das Olarias 43, 6000-183 Castelo Branco, Portugal
Centro de Cultura Contemporânea de Castelo Branco
R. do Campo dos Mártires da Pátria S/N, 6000-097 Castelo Branco, Portugal
Museu de Arte Sacra
6000-773 Castelo Branco, Portugal
Nearby restaurants
Encosta da Muralha
R. da Colina do Castelo 19 loja 3, 6000-169 Castelo Branco, Portugal
Restaurante Cabra Preta
N, R. de Santa Maria 13, 6000-178 Castelo Branco, Portugal
Restaurant Mãos de Horta
Praça de Camões nº17, 6000-116 Castelo Branco, Portugal
Tabuas.Come
R. João Carlos Abrunhosa N° 21, 6000-239 Castelo Branco, Portugal
Don Vitorine
R. João Carlos Abrunhosa 30, 6000-239 Castelo Branco, Portugal
Snack-Bar Largo do Espírito Santo
Largo do Espírito Santo 3, 6000-105 Castelo Branco, Portugal
Hamburgueria da Baixa
Praça do Município, 6000-251 Castelo Branco, Portugal
Restaurante Santiago
Rua de Santiago 88, 6000-777 Castelo Branco, Portugal
Retiro do Caçador
R. Ruivo Godinho 9, 6000-275 Castelo Branco, Portugal
Bar Boutique do Presunto
R. do Campo dos Mártires da Pátria 59, 6000-097 Castelo Branco, Portugal
Nearby hotels
Meliá Castelo Branco
Rua da Piscina, 6000-776 Castelo Branco, Portugal
Hotel Rainha D. Amélia, Arts & Leisure
Rua de Santiago 15, 6000-179 Castelo Branco, Portugal
Solar Valadim - serviced apartments
R. Ten. Valadim 49, 6000-284 Castelo Branco, Portugal
Hotel Império do Rei
R. dos Prazeres 20, 6000-209 Castelo Branco, Portugal
CASA 92 - Os Lugares de Castraleuca
Av. Gen. Humberto Delgado 92, 6000-081 Castelo Branco, Portugal
HI Castelo Branco – Pousada de Juventude
Rua Doutor Francisco José Palmeiro EDF. IPDJ, 6000-230 Castelo Branco, Portugal
ALOJAMENTO GIRASSOL - GUEST HOUSE
R. do Saibreiro 2 A, 6000-197 Castelo Branco, Portugal
Hotel Boutique A Esplanada
Av: Dr: Augusto Duarte Beirão, R. Dr. António dos Santos Amaral 11, 6000-348 Castelo Branco, Portugal
CASA 3 - Os Lugares de Castraleuca
Av. Gen. Humberto Delgado 3, 6000-081 Castelo Branco, Portugal
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Castelo Branco castle

6000-108 Castelo Branco, Portugal
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The Castle of Castelo Branco, is a Portuguese medieval castle in civil parish of Castelo Branco, in the municipality of the same name, in the Centro district of Castelo Branco. Known locally, as the Castelo dos Templários, the Romanesque castle was constructed under the orders of King Afonso II of Portugal in 1214.

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attractions: Miradouro de São Gens, Museu Cargaleiro, Jardim do Paço Episcopal, Centro de Interpretação do Bordado de Castelo Branco, Museu Francisco Tavares Proença Jr., Parque Da Cidade, Casa da Memória da Presença Judaica em Castelo Branco, Centro de Cultura Contemporânea de Castelo Branco, Museu de Arte Sacra, restaurants: Encosta da Muralha, Restaurante Cabra Preta, Restaurant Mãos de Horta, Tabuas.Come, Don Vitorine, Snack-Bar Largo do Espírito Santo, Hamburgueria da Baixa, Restaurante Santiago, Retiro do Caçador, Bar Boutique do Presunto
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Nearby attractions of Castelo Branco castle

Miradouro de São Gens

Museu Cargaleiro

Jardim do Paço Episcopal

Centro de Interpretação do Bordado de Castelo Branco

Museu Francisco Tavares Proença Jr.

Parque Da Cidade

Casa da Memória da Presença Judaica em Castelo Branco

Centro de Cultura Contemporânea de Castelo Branco

Museu de Arte Sacra

Miradouro de São Gens

Miradouro de São Gens

4.3

(91)

Open 24 hours
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Museu Cargaleiro

Museu Cargaleiro

4.6

(393)

Closed
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Jardim do Paço Episcopal

Jardim do Paço Episcopal

4.5

(2.1K)

Open 24 hours
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Centro de Interpretação do Bordado de Castelo Branco

Centro de Interpretação do Bordado de Castelo Branco

4.6

(116)

Open 24 hours
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Nearby restaurants of Castelo Branco castle

Encosta da Muralha

Restaurante Cabra Preta

Restaurant Mãos de Horta

Tabuas.Come

Don Vitorine

Snack-Bar Largo do Espírito Santo

Hamburgueria da Baixa

Restaurante Santiago

Retiro do Caçador

Bar Boutique do Presunto

Encosta da Muralha

Encosta da Muralha

4.4

(479)

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Restaurante Cabra Preta

Restaurante Cabra Preta

4.4

(548)

$$

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Restaurant Mãos de Horta

Restaurant Mãos de Horta

4.7

(284)

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Tabuas.Come

Tabuas.Come

4.7

(225)

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3.0
1y

Okay, so I have lived in the city of Castelo Branco for over two years now. So please keep this in mind while you read the following.

Castelo Branco, means White Castle. But the word Castle in the name is doing some very heavy lifting here. Actually, so is White.

This place dates back to the 15th century, and I am reminded of this every single time I step out of the door as there are little stainless steel disks on the ground reminding me that I am living and walking down historical streets.

If you make the long trudge up the hill to what they claim is the castle, (you can also drive to it) you are actually presented with just a small section of wall and a couple of towers. Granted, it is the best view of Castelo Branco, and from it you can see all the way to the snow-capped mountains of Serra da Estrela national park which is the highest point of mainland Portugal. They also offer Selfie Posts to position your phone on to capture that perfect Instagram pic. And because the air here is so clean, you really can see a long, long way into the distance. You can also see Spain on a distant horizon if you face the correct way.

But the fact is, little of the castle remains. If you think that you are going to see ruins like in Rome or something, then think again. However, if you keep your eyes open, as you walk around the old part of the town you will see many places where the old castle still remains in between the...

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5.0
3y

Besides a tower and part of the castle wall not much is left of the former Templar Castle of Castelo Branco. Nevertheless don't let this stop you from visiting this place because you're rewarded with views which are simply amazing. Especially to the Southeast where you can see a conical hill topped with the Ermida de São Martinho (what looks like a tower is actually an obelisk/ geodesic marker). Maybe have a closer look to the watchtower itself and pay some respect to the effort of turning massive granite rocks into a wall some...

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5.0
8y

Замок Каштелу-Бранку - одна из важнейших крепостей, защищавших долину реки Тежу. Этот замок известен также как Замок тамплиеров, так как сразу же после отвоевания этой области у мавров в ходе Реконкисты, король Афонсу Энрикеш передал эту землю тамплиерам с условием её заселения и конечно же защиты. И нет ничего удивительного, что замок Каштелу-Бранку, сложенный из гранитных блоков, был задуман по образцу и подобию замка крестоносцев Шастель-Блан (... даже названия идентичны), расположенного на Святой Земле... Так постепенно в течение нескольких веков крепость росла: возводились мощные башни (всего их было семь), увеличивалась длина стен - да так, что замок вобрал в себя саму деревню Каштелу-Бранку, окружив ее двумя рядами мощных стен.. Но в ходе бесчисленных войн XVII-XVIII веков замок разрушался, ветшал... а вскоре местные жители и вовсе стали использовать камни замковых стен как материал для строительства своих домов... Так исчезло несколько башен... Ослабленные стены с трудом выдержали ураган 1852 года... И печальное запустение этого места продолжалось буквально до наших дней... И как итог былого величия замка Каштелу-Бранку мы можем видеть сейчас лишь участок стены, частично разрушенный донжон XV века, известный как "Башня Тамплиеров (увенчанный зубцами и украшенный балконными окнами в стиле мануэлино)... Во внутреннем дворе расположена церковь...

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Okay, so I have lived in the city of Castelo Branco for over two years now. So please keep this in mind while you read the following. Castelo Branco, means White Castle. But the word Castle in the name is doing some very heavy lifting here. Actually, so is White. This place dates back to the 15th century, and I am reminded of this every single time I step out of the door as there are little stainless steel disks on the ground reminding me that I am living and walking down historical streets. If you make the long trudge up the hill to what they claim is the castle, (you can also drive to it) you are actually presented with just a small section of wall and a couple of towers. Granted, it is the best view of Castelo Branco, and from it you can see all the way to the snow-capped mountains of Serra da Estrela national park which is the highest point of mainland Portugal. They also offer Selfie Posts to position your phone on to capture that perfect Instagram pic. And because the air here is so clean, you really can see a long, long way into the distance. You can also see Spain on a distant horizon if you face the correct way. But the fact is, little of the castle remains. If you think that you are going to see ruins like in Rome or something, then think again. However, if you keep your eyes open, as you walk around the old part of the town you will see many places where the old castle still remains in between the newer buildings.
Joachim HaiderJoachim Haider
Besides a tower and part of the castle wall not much is left of the former Templar Castle of Castelo Branco. Nevertheless don't let this stop you from visiting this place because you're rewarded with views which are simply amazing. Especially to the Southeast where you can see a conical hill topped with the Ermida de São Martinho (what looks like a tower is actually an obelisk/ geodesic marker). Maybe have a closer look to the watchtower itself and pay some respect to the effort of turning massive granite rocks into a wall some 800 years ago.
Maryam KlidsarMaryam Klidsar
It is the remaining of a medieval castle built in the 12th century built by the orders of King Afonso II. However, basically not much thing is remained from the castle just a line of walls between two towers. You can enjoy a nice view and silence there. There is also the Church of Santa Maria do Castelo inside the castle area.
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Okay, so I have lived in the city of Castelo Branco for over two years now. So please keep this in mind while you read the following. Castelo Branco, means White Castle. But the word Castle in the name is doing some very heavy lifting here. Actually, so is White. This place dates back to the 15th century, and I am reminded of this every single time I step out of the door as there are little stainless steel disks on the ground reminding me that I am living and walking down historical streets. If you make the long trudge up the hill to what they claim is the castle, (you can also drive to it) you are actually presented with just a small section of wall and a couple of towers. Granted, it is the best view of Castelo Branco, and from it you can see all the way to the snow-capped mountains of Serra da Estrela national park which is the highest point of mainland Portugal. They also offer Selfie Posts to position your phone on to capture that perfect Instagram pic. And because the air here is so clean, you really can see a long, long way into the distance. You can also see Spain on a distant horizon if you face the correct way. But the fact is, little of the castle remains. If you think that you are going to see ruins like in Rome or something, then think again. However, if you keep your eyes open, as you walk around the old part of the town you will see many places where the old castle still remains in between the newer buildings.
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Besides a tower and part of the castle wall not much is left of the former Templar Castle of Castelo Branco. Nevertheless don't let this stop you from visiting this place because you're rewarded with views which are simply amazing. Especially to the Southeast where you can see a conical hill topped with the Ermida de São Martinho (what looks like a tower is actually an obelisk/ geodesic marker). Maybe have a closer look to the watchtower itself and pay some respect to the effort of turning massive granite rocks into a wall some 800 years ago.
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It is the remaining of a medieval castle built in the 12th century built by the orders of King Afonso II. However, basically not much thing is remained from the castle just a line of walls between two towers. You can enjoy a nice view and silence there. There is also the Church of Santa Maria do Castelo inside the castle area.
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