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Castle of Campo Maior
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Hans 🌄 🌻🚐🙋♂️🚴🚶➡️
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The castle, which is thought to have been founded by the Moors, played an important role in the defense of the national territory, given its strategic location near the border.
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Wanderhase🐰
June 19, 2023
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The Castle of Campo Maior is a medieval military fortress located in the civil parish of São João Bapista, municipality of Campo Maior, part of a first line of defense in the Portuguese Alentejo, facing Spain, associated with the military fortresses of Ouguela, Elvas, Olivença and Juromenha.
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Hike the moderate 4.8-mile Defenses of Campo Maior Trail, exploring historical fortifications, the Castle of Campo Maior, and rural landscap
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Elevation 290 m
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