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View over Monsanto village

View over Monsanto village

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View over Monsanto village

Name: View over Monsanto village
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Location: Monsanto, Castelo Branco, Portugal

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1. View of Monsanto Village – Monsanto Castle loop from Monsanto

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2. Monsanto Castle – Historic Village of Monsanto loop from Idanha-a-Velha

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Felix

August 2, 2022

Great view over the mountain village of Monsanto.

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Manuel🌲🌿🍀

April 22, 2023

Especially nice in spring when temperatures are bearable

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Pacmen64 🇵🇹

July 4, 2025

Monsanto is a medieval village that is located in the municipality of Idanha-a-Nova, District of Castelo Branco, Portugal. It is located in eastern Portugal, not far from the border with Spain, giving it a strategic location in medieval times. A Knights Templar fortress was constructed on the highest point of the town, but this was destroyed in an explosion in the 19th century.

In 1938, Monsanto was given the distinction of being “the most Portuguese village of Portugal,” during a government sponsored competition.

Monsanto is famous for its boulders. The first settlers built small houses on the hilltop, wedging them between and under the boulders that were far too heavy to be moved. These small stone houses remain, creating one of Portugal’s most unique and charming towns to visit.

Monsanto is also a filming location for Season 1 of the HBO House of the Dragon series.

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Elevation 680 m

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View over Monsanto village

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