Medieval in Portugal

Discover 5 medieval places in Portugal.

Sesimbra, Portugal

Chapel of Espírito Santo dos Mareantes

Ghostly ship drawings grace the walls of this medieval hospital.

Guimarães, Portugal

Castelo de Guimarães (Guimarães Castle)

This castle has links to Portugal’s founding and struggles for independence.

Misalera Bridge.

Montalegre, Portugal

Ponte da Misarela (Misalera Bridge)

Local lore says the devil built this beautiful medieval bridge to help a fleeing bandit.

Aerial view of the town.

Almeida, Portugal

Fortress of Almeida

The medieval town's star-shaped walls are geometrically dazzling, though not entirely impenetrable.

Manueline church.

Tomar, Portugal

Convento de Cristo

The medieval castle built as headquarters for the Pope's secretive Knights Templar.

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