Castelo, Castelo Branco

Name: Castelo
Address: Largo Fernao Sanches, Castelo Branco, 6000-108, Portugal
Telephone: +351 21 361 4200

#1 among attractions in Castelo Branco

Top attraction, Architecture, Historical place, Forts and castles

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The Castle of Castelo Branco, is a Portuguese medieval castle in civil parish of Castelo Branco, in the municipality of the same name, in the Centro district of Castelo Branco. Known locally, as the Castelo dos Templários, the Romanesque castle was constructed under the orders of King Afonso II of Portugal in 1214. ()

Local name: Castelo de Castelo Branco Coordinates: 39°49'32"N, 7°29'48"W

Address

Largo Fernao SanchesCastelo Branco 6000-108 Portugal

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+351 21 361 4200

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Castelo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cathedral of Castelo Branco, Capela de São Marcos, Castelo Branco District.

~1640 ftE
Church
Cathedral of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco
8 min walk • The Cathedral of Castelo Branco or Church of Saint Michael is a Roman Catholic Latin Co-cathedral and former cathedral in Castelo Branco, Portugal.
~1960 ftE
39°49'29"N • 7°29'23"W
Capela de São Marcos, Castelo Branco
10 min walk • Church
~1440 ftE
Neighbourhood
Castelo Branco District, Castelo Branco
7 min walk • Castelo Branco District is located in Central Portugal. Its capital is Castelo Branco, which is now also the most populous city, overtaking Covilhã, which was once the largest city. It has an area of 6,675 km², and a population of 225,916 inhabitants.

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Which popular attractions are close to Castelo?

Nearby attractions include Castelo Branco District, Castelo Branco (7 min walk), Cathedral of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco (8 min walk), Capela de São Marcos, Castelo Branco (10 min walk).