• Castle of Almourol. 12 languages. ... An image of the castle from the narrow channel that separates the islet of Almourol on the Tagus River.
  • The keep, a prominent feature of Almourol Castle, stands tall in the center of the courtyard.
  • Situated on a cliffy island in the middle of the Tagus River, Almourol Castle is one of the most significant military Medieval monuments which best evokes the...
  • To protect the empire, and later on the Kingdom of Portugal, the castles where important. So, on most hills you find a castle above. ... Castle of Almourol.
  • The Castle of Almourol is a medieval-era Portuguese architectural masterpiece that boasts quite a rich and eventful history.
  • Description of Almourol Castle. ... In September 2013, work began to improve the walls and work on the keep of the Castle of Almourol to create a museum space.
  • Built on a small rocky island in the middle of the Tagus River, the Castle of Almourol is one of the most romantic and emblematic medieval monuments in...
  • In this area of forbidden access to the local population, there are also ten circular and semi-circular turrets, which constitute the irregular wall of Almourol Castle.
  • Combining the natural beauty of the river Tagus with a tour of a boat prepared for group travel, to the Castle of Almourol is one of the most interesting trips and...
  • During the wars of the Reconquista, the Templars built the castle of Almourol, which reliably protected the valley of the Tagus River (Rio Tejo).