I've been to Vila Viçosa a few years ago and visited its castle but for some reason, maybe the castle didn't impress me much, I only remember this gate.
Unfortunately I didn't make it to the Christmas meeting held in the town last month, it would had been a great oportunity to create neu memories of this place.
The card was sent by Vitória.
Unlike many fortifications across the country, located on top of steep slopes or high hills, having a relatively low-lying castle brings several advantages, both in terms of accessibility for everyone and its proximity to the historic centre. That's the case of this castle.
Built in 1297 by order and desire of King Dinis, Vila Viçosa Castle is flanked by pine and olive trees, facilitating outdoor walks between the walls that were restored in the 1930s and 1950s. When walking there it is possible to appreciate its multiplicity of influences and styles, with Gothic, Manueline and Baroque elements.
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