- 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.
- 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...
- 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.
- 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 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)...
- 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.
- Located in the region of Vila Nova da Barquinha, the castle of Almourol is one fine example of ancient military architecture that represents the period of the...
- 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...
- In few minutes from Tomar, you can find a medieval castle on a granitic outcrop at the top of a very small island, known as the Castelo de Almourol.