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Castle of Alegrete — Attraction in Portalegre

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Castle of Alegrete
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The Castle of Alegrete is a Portuguese medieval castle in the civil parish of Alegrete, in the municipality of Portalegre, in the district of the same name.
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O Lagar
Estrada de Hortas de Baixo s/n, 7300-317 Alegrete, Portugal
O Momento
R. Joaquim António P. Correia 2, 7300-311 Alegrete, Portugal
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Casa do Alegrete
R. do Outeiro 48, 7300-311 Alegrete, Portugal
Casa Serra São Mamede
Rua Estrada da Fonte Nova, N28, 7300-311 Alegrete, Portugal
Quinta Castanheiro da Penha
Quinta Castanheiro da Penha s/n - Alegrete, 7300-311 Portalegre, Portugal
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Castle of Alegrete

7300-311, Portugal
4.6(501)
Open until 12:00 AM
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The Castle of Alegrete is a Portuguese medieval castle in the civil parish of Alegrete, in the municipality of Portalegre, in the district of the same name.

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4.6
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5.0
1y

Castle of Alegrete

Type: castle Time spent: 20-25 min Visits: free Parking: not available WC: close to coreto/clock tower Path for disabled: not available

The castle of Alegrete is one of the more important fortresses in the Alto Alentejo, assuming since the Middle Ages. The first documents suggest it dates from the 13th century, during the reign of King D. Afonso III when the fortifications were either constructed or reconstructed.

Most of the building on the site occurred between the 13th and 14th century, but likely began immediately after the accord at Badajoz.

The urban fortifications, delimit the primitive settlement on top of the mountain, at about 502.9 meters altitude. The location of the fortifications, at the top of the mountain, makes it an ideal lookout over the vast...

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5.0
1y

O Castelo de Alegrete é uma fortificação medieval localizada na freguesia de Alegrete, no concelho de Portalegre, Portugal. Esta construção histórica faz parte de uma linha defensiva de castelos que protegiam a fronteira leste do país, ao longo do que é hoje a fronteira com a Espanha. O castelo foi erguido durante o reinado de D. Afonso III, no século XIII, com o objetivo de reforçar a defesa da região do Alto Alentejo. Como muitos castelos portugueses, Alegrete é caracterizado por uma planta irregular adaptada ao terreno acidentado, com muralhas robustas e torres defensivas. O castelo inclui uma torre de menagem, um pátio interior e várias dependências anexas às muralhas. Sua localização permitia a vigilância sobre a vasta região circundante, sendo um ponto estratégico na defesa do território português contra invasões. O Castelo de Alegrete é um local de interesse histórico e cultural, atraindo visitantes interessados na arquitetura medieval e na história de Portugal. As ruínas oferecem uma vista panorâmica deslumbrante sobre a paisagem envolvente, tornando o local não só um ponto de interesse histórico, mas também um destino popular para caminhadas e passeios turísticos. Este castelo, como muitos outros em Portugal, é um testemunho do rico passado militar e das estratégias de defesa que foram fundamentais na formação da...

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8y

Замок представляет собой одно из наиболее важных укреплений на границе Алентежу. Со времени своего возникновения в XIII веке замок имел большое стратегическое значение и на протяжении многих веков неоднократно осаждался, выдерживал осады или был взят, переходя из рук в руки и меняя владельцев.. С историей замка связан один любопытный и в некотором смысле героический эпизод. В 1662 году гарнизон замка, укомплектованной двумя пехотными батальонами, был осажден испанскими войсками. Испанцы послали в замок требование о капитуляции, но португальцы в ответ прислали две бутылки местного крепленого вина, заявив, что будут сопротивляться до последней капли этого напитка, производимого здесь. После этого испанцы сняли осаду... С архитектурной точки зрения замок Алегрете является образцом готической военной архитектуры и имеет прямоугольную планировку. К сожадения, большая часть фортификационных укреплений этого замка...

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Oleh ShpytkoOleh Shpytko
Castle of Alegrete Type: castle Time spent: 20-25 min Visits: free Parking: not available WC: close to coreto/clock tower Path for disabled: not available The castle of Alegrete is one of the more important fortresses in the Alto Alentejo, assuming since the Middle Ages. The first documents suggest it dates from the 13th century, during the reign of King D. Afonso III when the fortifications were either constructed or reconstructed. Most of the building on the site occurred between the 13th and 14th century, but likely began immediately after the accord at Badajoz. The urban fortifications, delimit the primitive settlement on top of the mountain, at about 502.9 meters altitude. The location of the fortifications, at the top of the mountain, makes it an ideal lookout over the vast landscape below.
Dickie LarueDickie Larue
By far one of my favorite Castles in Portugal. Been a legal resident here since 2016. Orginally from Texas. I have traveled all over Portugal and seen many Castles...The setting is fantastic and the village even more so...Truly authentic and beautiful...Best part is it's free to enter...
Alexandra AlvesAlexandra Alves
Good monument to visit, situated in a charismatic town. The castle is free to visit and it is well preserved, although the informational apparatus it's not at it's best shape already. At the top of the walls you can also have a great view of the surroundings. Recommend it.
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Castle of Alegrete Type: castle Time spent: 20-25 min Visits: free Parking: not available WC: close to coreto/clock tower Path for disabled: not available The castle of Alegrete is one of the more important fortresses in the Alto Alentejo, assuming since the Middle Ages. The first documents suggest it dates from the 13th century, during the reign of King D. Afonso III when the fortifications were either constructed or reconstructed. Most of the building on the site occurred between the 13th and 14th century, but likely began immediately after the accord at Badajoz. The urban fortifications, delimit the primitive settlement on top of the mountain, at about 502.9 meters altitude. The location of the fortifications, at the top of the mountain, makes it an ideal lookout over the vast landscape below.
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By far one of my favorite Castles in Portugal. Been a legal resident here since 2016. Orginally from Texas. I have traveled all over Portugal and seen many Castles...The setting is fantastic and the village even more so...Truly authentic and beautiful...Best part is it's free to enter...
Dickie Larue

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Good monument to visit, situated in a charismatic town. The castle is free to visit and it is well preserved, although the informational apparatus it's not at it's best shape already. At the top of the walls you can also have a great view of the surroundings. Recommend it.
Alexandra Alves

Alexandra Alves

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