Classified as a National Monument in 1910, the castle that stands before our eyes today occupies an area of 3.2 hectares and has an approximate perimeter of 670 meters. Its walled section, with an irregular oval layout, is punctuated by pyramidal battlements and highlighted by 23 towers, of which 10 are turrets, 2 have a hexagonal plan, and 11 are quadrangular.

Currently, access to the Keep is via the north-facing side, through an external staircase made of schist masonry, attached to the tower's outer structure.

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Andreas

November 6, 2024

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15 towers and three gates, plus the 33-meter-high keep - it's worth stopping by. The view of the city is beautiful.

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March 17, 2025

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Bragança Castle, one of the most characteristic examples of medieval architecture, was built in 1409 on the orders of king João I on foundations dating back to the times of …

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1. Miniature Park of Bragança – Bragança Castle loop from Samil

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2. Domus Municipalis de Bragança – Bragança Castle loop from Bragança

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3. Bragança Castle – Marron - Chestnut Workshop loop from Bragança

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Location: Bragança (Santa Maria), Bragança, Portugal

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1. Miniature Park of Bragança – Bragança Castle loop from Samil

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3. Bragança Castle – Marron - Chestnut Workshop loop from Bragança

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