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Montemor-o-Velho e Gatões

Montemor-o-Velho Castle

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Montemor-o-Velho e Gatões

Montemor-o-Velho Castle

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Montemor-o-Velho Castle

Name: Montemor-o-Velho Castle
Rating: 2

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Zona de Proteção Especial do Paul do Taipal

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Location: Montemor-o-Velho e Gatões, Coimbra, Portugal

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Best Road Cycling Rides to Montemor-o-Velho Castle

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1. Montemor-o-Velho Castle – Vale de Canas Viewpoint loop from Bencanta

71.3km

03:12

550m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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2. Montemor-o-Velho Castle – Coimbra Riverside Walk loop from Bencanta

106km

04:38

750m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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3. View of Coimbra – Montemor-o-Velho Castle loop from Vila Franca

65.1km

02:44

390m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Olga

July 17, 2025

Although there are references to its existence as early as the High Middle Ages, what remains today dates from the late 14th century.

Within the walls are remains of the old Medieval Palace, where the death of Dona Inês de Castro was reportedly decided, as well as the Church of Santa Maria da Alcáçova, founded in 1095 but restored in the 16th century. During the Arab occupation, materials imported from Córdoba arrived at Montemayur Castle, including capitals dating back to the Caliphate period, one of which is now part of the collection of the Machado de Castro National Museum in Coimbra. Later, the castle would play a recognized strategic role during the Christian reconquest of the territory.

(Source: turismodocentro.pt)

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Elevation 30 m

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Location: Montemor-o-Velho e Gatões, Coimbra, Portugal

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Montemor-o-Velho Castle

1. Montemor-o-Velho Castle – Vale de Canas Viewpoint loop from Bencanta

2. Montemor-o-Velho Castle – Coimbra Riverside Walk loop from Bencanta

3. View of Coimbra – Montemor-o-Velho Castle loop from Vila Franca

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