Castle of Montemor-o-Velho
Castle in Montemor-o-Velho, Portugal
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The Castle of Montemor-o-Velho (Portuguese: Castelo de Montemor-o-Velho) is a Portuguese castle in the civil parish of Montemor-o-Velho e Gatões, municipality of Montemor-o-Velho, district of Coimbra.
| Castelo de Montemor-o-Velho | |
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| Montemor-o-Velho, Portugal | |
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| Site information | |
| Type | Medieval fortress |
| Owner | Portuguese Republic |
| Condition | Intact |
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| Site history | |
| Built | 1088–1520 |
| Built by | Alfonso VI of León and Castile |
It has been listed as a national monument since 1910. It is older than Portugal's nationality (1139).
Since 2014, the castle hosts the Festival Forte which is an electronic music festival set in August.
See also
External links
- Montemor-o-Velho Castle at IPPAR (in Portuguese)
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