• 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 Knights Templar built the stronghold of Almourol Castle (Castelo de Almourol) atop an ancient Roman fort situated on a tiny island in the Tagus River.
  • 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.
  • Castle located on the small island of Almourol in the river Tejo. A stronghold of the Knights Templar the castle dates back to the 12th century and the...
  • Castle of Almourol sits atop the islet of Almourol in the middle of the Tagus River, located in the civil parish of Praia do Ribatejo...
  • The Castelo de Almourol (Almourol Castle) is kind of in the middle of nowhere, which means you actually have to go looking for it.
  • The visit to Almourol Castle is done in groups between 15 and 50 people. The tour lasts 120 minutes and includes a guided tour of the castle.
  • The exact construction date is unclear, but it is known that the Castle of Almourol existed before the beginning of the Kingdom of Portugal.
  • The Almourol Castle is perched just on islet of Almourol with in center of the Tagus River, inside the civil parish of Praia do Ribatejo, 4 kilometers (2.5 miles)...
  • Portugal: Castle of Almourol. There are so many beautiful medieval castle perched on hills around Portugal and this one is just one example – high on a hill on a...