Monção Castle

Monção, Portugal

The Castle of Monção was built by King Denis of Portugal in 1306 and it was enlarged in 1656. From the original castle, the only remains are two doors, some pieces of the medieval wall, and the Torre de Lapela Towers, which shows off the coast of arms of King Ferdinand I.

From the walls, the only remain is the main door, defended by the Keep, with a Gothic style; and the treachery door, with a smaller size. From the 17th century fortress there are many parts still standing, such as the Porta de Salvaterra Door and some bastions.

References:

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Address

Largo do Rosal 24, Monção, Portugal

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Details

Founded: 1306
Category: Castles and fortifications in Portugal

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Salvatierra de Miño Fortress (0,9 km)
Longos Vales' Monastery (4,6 km)
Torre de Lapela (5 km)

Pontevedra Museum (41,4 km)
La Peregrina Chapel (41,2 km)
Co-Cathedral of Santa María (26,7 km)
San Domingos Convent Ruins (41,4 km)
Museu do Traje (51,5 km)
Tui Cathedral (13,6 km)
Viana do Castelo Cathedral (51,4 km)
Castro Fortress (26,1 km)
Castro de Vigo (26,3 km)

User Reviews

Anabela Morais (2 years ago)
Lovely place

Days (3 years ago)
Its a castle, i guess, giving 4 stars because it does nothing wrong but its one of the most boring castles I've been to.

wendy walle (4 years ago)
Perfect for countryside, good food and wine lovers. Very cheap costs overall and very friendly people

Fabio Bandolero (4 years ago)
Top!!!!

Maria Costa (4 years ago)
Nice view but not much more to it..

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