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Alter do Chão Castle
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Location: Alter Do Chão, Portalegre, Portugal
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Olga
August 19, 2023
Road cycling
Magnificent medieval castle which was reconquered from the Arabs during the reign of D. Afonso II.
It is classified as a National Monument.
It is classified as a National Monument.
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•Paulo Lopes
February 25, 2024
Road cycling
The Castle of Alter do Chão, in Alentejo, is located in the parish of Alter do Chão, in the town and municipality of the same name, district of Portalegre, in Portugal.
In the historic center of the town, this castle is representative of 16th century medieval architecture, when it cooperated with the neighboring Castle of Alter Pedroso in the defense of this region.
Alter do Chão Castle has been classified as a National Monument since 1910.
In the historic center of the town, this castle is representative of 16th century medieval architecture, when it cooperated with the neighboring Castle of Alter Pedroso in the defense of this region.
Alter do Chão Castle has been classified as a National Monument since 1910.
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Location: Alter Do Chão, Portalegre, Portugal