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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.

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.

An image destined for Mozambique that remained in Portugal, becoming a symbol and place of devotion for pilgrims to Fátima, especially those coming from Northern Portugal.

Very nice place to take a break before starting to climb towards Serra Santa Catarina towards the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima

small statue of Our Lady of Fatima

Ordered to be built by D. Pedro I in the second quarter of the 14th century, with the intention of collecting tributes/taxes owed by the Jews and Moors on St. Martin's Day. This building with Manueline characteristics separated the old town of Pombal, to the east, towards the Castle, from the new town, to the west, towards the Arunca river, serving as a border to what was inside and outside the town's walls. In 1509, during the reign of D. Manuel I, it underwent structural improvements, and he ordered the installation of a mechanical clock and a bell, so that the ringing of the Trindades would always sound at the right time. Around 1776, the Marquis of Pombal had this bell transferred to the Prison building. In 2014 it underwent improvement works, with the aim of welcoming its visitors by making its history known.

Schedule: April to September: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm | 14:00 to 19:00. October to March: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm | 14:00 to 17:00. Closed on Monday and public holidays January 1st, Easter Sunday, May 1st and December 25th.