In a dominant position on top of a hill north of the São Mamede mountains, is of strategic importance due to its proximity to the border. Due to the splendor of the surrounding countryside, the village is known locally as the Sintra of Alentejo. At the time of the Christian Reconquest of the Iberian peninsula, […]
. The castle is part of the Natural Park Serra de São Mamede, on the northern slope of the mountain, in a dominant position over the village and on the strategic line of streak, controlling in the past the crossing of the river Sever, a Tagus River affluent. This fact assured it the attention of […]
The current building was erected in 1517 to replace an earlier Gothic church. The author of the project in the Manueline style was probably Francisco de Arruda. The opening to the worship was held in 1537, with the work unfinished. The Manueline period date the general structure of the temple, fortified church of three naves […]
In a dominant position on the so-called Mount of Graça, was part of the defense of Square-strong Elvas and City – Border Headquarters of Elvas and its Fortifications – rated from the day June 30, 2012 as World Heritage by UNESCO. The good strategic position of the place became evident during the War of […]
By the time of the Christian Reconquest at the Iberian Peninsula, was initially taken by Christian forces under the command of Geraldo Sem Pavor /Fearless Geraldo when he conquest Juromenha. Retaken by the Moors , returned to Portuguese hands in 1220 only to fall again into the possession of the Moors. Between 1226-29 finally […]
In the context of the Christian Reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula, this region was occupied by the forces of Portugal since the second decade of the century thirteenth century: Alfonso II (1211-1223) ordered its reconstruction in 1216. Under the reign of Sancho II (1223-1248), the castle is mentioned in the Charter of Settlement given the […]
Considered one of the most complete medieval Portuguese military architecture, stands isolated on top of a granite hill, west to the town, in a dominant position on the confluence of Belver river with the right bank of the Tagus river, manning the so-called Line Tagus. At the time of the Christian Reconquest of the Iberian […]
