Muro Dam

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The Muro Dam was a Roman dam in Portugal. Located near the eastern municipality of Campo Maior, it is the largest surviving ancient dam in the country south of the Tagus river. ()

Alternative names: Length: 571 ftHeight: 15 ftCoordinates: 39°0'58"N, 7°0'59"W

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PortalegrePortugal

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Muro Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castle of Campo Maior, Castle of Ouguela.

3 miW
Forts and castles
Castle of Campo Maior, Campo Maior
77 min walk • The Castle of Campo Maior is a medieval military fortification, in the civil parish of São João Bapista, municipality of Campo Maior, part of a first line of defense in the Portuguese Alentejo, oriented towards Spain, in conjunction with the military forts of Ouguela, Elvas, Olivença and Juromenha.
4.4 miN
Forts and castles
Castle of Ouguela
113 min walk • The Castle of Ouguela is a medieval castle erected in the civil parish of São João Baptista, municipality of Campo Maior, in the Portuguese district of Portalegre. It is classified by IGESPAR as a Site of Public Interest.

Muro Dam

Facts and practical information

Muro Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Castle of Campo Maior, Campo Maior

Castle of Ouguela