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    December 8, 2025

    Pombal Castle dominates the landscape and the very history of the city. Built between 1156 and 1171 by the Knights Templar, it formed part of the old Mondego defensive ring, a series of fortresses that protected access to Coimbra after the Reconquista.

    Over the centuries it suffered attacks, including those from Napoleonic troops, and fell into ruin. Today, the castle has once again become a vibrant and accessible space, a privileged viewpoint and an essential landmark of Pombal's identity.

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      November 24, 2025

      Pombal Castle, one of the most important Templar monuments in central Portugal:
      It stands atop a rocky outcrop beside the Arunca River, overlooking the city of Pombal.
      Built between 1156 and 1171 by Gualdim Pais, Grand Master of the Knights Templar, on the site of an ancient Roman fort and Arab fortress.
      It formed part of the Templar defensive line to protect Coimbra and launch offensives against the Muslims.

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        Elevation 110 m

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        Location: Pombal, Leiria, Portugal

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