Location
Rua Freire António Chagas
7240-252 MOURÃO
District:Évora
County :Mourão
Parish:Mourão
Contacts
Tel:266586240
After being conquered to the Moors by D. Afonso Henriques in 1166, Mourão Castle was integrated in the Portuguese Crown in 1271 as dowry of Spanish princess D. Beatriz de Gusmão for the marriage to D. Afonso III. Mourão castle was reinforced by D. Dinis. In 1657 it was rebuilt according to defensive rules. Seven bastions were built around the old castle. Church Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora das Candeias was also rebuilt. The image of the patron saint was the only thing that remained from the former church. This was the only building inside the castle (annual feast on February 2nd). The landscape has deeply changed, since this castle is located next to Alqueva reservoir.It is therefore a privileged viewpoint upon the great lake.
www.cm-mourao.pt/pt/conteudos/o%20concelho/historia/castelo.htm
MORE INFORMATION
Responsable: Direcção-Geral do Património do Estado
Present Use: Inside the walls where once stood the old town, the Casa da Guarda and the old Paços do Concelho.
Observations: Property with National Interest
If any of the information is incorrect, please send an email to lifecooler office
MORE INFORMATION
Responsable: Direcção-Geral do Património do Estado
Present Use: Inside the walls where once stood the old town, the Casa da Guarda and the old Paços do Concelho.
Observations: Property with National Interest
If any of the information is incorrect, please send an email to lifecooler office
Localização
Rua Freire António Chagas
7240-252 MOURÃO
Distrito:Évora
County:Mourão
Parish:Mourão
If any of the information is incorrect, please send an email to lifecooler office
