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Castelo de Redondo is a medieval fortress built in the 13th century by order of King D. Dinis. The castle played a crucial defensive role in the region. Although today, the only things that remain are the perimeter walls, with an irregular perimeter and several quadrangular towers, and part of the old Torre de Menagem (Keep).

Vila Viçosa is known as the "Marble City" and often referred to as the "Royal City." It is located in the heart of the Alentejo region. This charming town is known for its magnificent palaces, marble production, and rich history. Vila Viçosa is a place to relax and discover the region's cultural treasures. A real highlight of Vila Viçosa is the Paço Ducal, the Ducal Palace. This magnificent 16th-century palace was once the residence of the Dukes of Bragança and is a true highlight of Portuguese Renaissance architecture. The palace is surrounded by extensive gardens and houses an impressive collection of works of art, furniture, and historical artifacts. Visitors can explore the palace's magnificent interiors and opulent furnishings, giving them a glimpse into the lives of Portuguese noble families. The Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição is one of the city's most important churches and a truly impressive building. Also known as the "Marble Sanctuary," the church was built from Vila Viçosa's famous marble. It is particularly noted for its elaborate altarpieces and richly decorated interiors. The church is an important place of pilgrimage and a place for reflection and prayer. Vila Viçosa also has a Carriage Museum, the Museu Nacional dos Coches. The museum houses one of the most important collections of historic carriages and coaches in Portugal. The exhibition features magnificent state carriages, hunting carriages, and ceremonial coaches. This provides a wonderful insight into the history and culture of royal journeys and processions. The old town of Vila Viçosa is characterized by narrow, cobblestone streets and white houses with flower-decorated balconies.

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The municipality is known for its significant historical and cultural heritage, which includes the Alandroal Castle (its most emblematic monument), historic churches and Roman remains. Alandroal is also part of the Alentejo of wine, with quality wine production. You can stop for a break and enjoy its tranquility and the authenticity of its traditions.

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Castelo de Redondo is a medieval fortress built in the 13th century by order of King D. Dinis. The castle played a crucial defensive role in the region. Although today, the only things that remain are the perimeter walls, with an irregular perimeter and several quadrangular towers, and part of the old Torre de Menagem (Keep).

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The pousada is a castle built by King Dionysius for Queen Elizabeth of Portugal in the 13th century. It is located in the heart of the old town and is considered one of the most beautiful pousadas in Portugal.

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The view of the castle from the west is particularly impressive. There you can clearly see the fortress character with its protruding walls.

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Unfortunately, access to the viewing platform and the statue will be closed in May 2025.

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Queen Saint Isabel of Aragon (1270-1336), wife of King D. Diniz (1261-1325), died in the Castle of Estremoz, at the age of 66, on July 4, 1336, from a sudden illness that occurred while she was heading to the border on a mission to bring peace between her son, D. Afonso IV (1291-1357), and her grandson, Alfonso XI of Castile (1311-1350). Against everyone's advice, D. Afonso wanted to fulfill his mother's purpose of being buried in the Monastery of Santa Clara. The long journey took place under the blazing July sun and, to everyone's amazement, despite the intense heat, the coffin gave off such a pleasant perfume that "no one had ever seen such a noble odour", as can be read in her first anonymous biography, known as “Legend or Relation”, written immediately after her death by someone who had been close to her, probably her confessor, Friar Salvado Martins, Bishop of Lamego, or one of the owners of Santa Clara who looked after her during her widowhood. The virtues of the Queen, later considered a Saint, were the reason for her beatification by Leo X (1475-1521) in 1516, with authorisation for her worship to be restricted to the Diocese of Coimbra. In 1556, Pope Paul IV (1476-1559) extended the Elizabethan devotion to the entire Kingdom of Portugal. It would be Pope Urban VIII (1568-1664), given the incorruption of the body and the report of miracles, who would proclaim in 1625, the canonization of Isabella of Aragon as a Holy Queen.

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The Estremoz Castle was built in a dominant position on a hill to the north of the Serra de Ossa, in the city of Estremoz, in the district of Évora, in Alentejo, Portugal. It is a pentagonal castle with a walled enclosure, reinforced by buttresses that rise around the Torre de Menagem, a spectacular tower built in white marble, 27 metres high. It is believed that the construction of this monumental tower lasted through three reigns: D. Afonso IV, D. Pedro and D. Fernando, and, for this reason, it is known as the Torre das Três Coroas. Beyond the medieval wall, the town of Estremoz has a vast expanse of fortifications from the epic Restoration War, where the towers with battlements and two arched gates stand out, next to which there is a rectangular tower in the Roman-Gothic style, with several windows.

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Estremoz Castle was raised in a dominant position over a hill, up North to the Sierra de Ossa, in the city of Estremoz, inside the district of Évora, in Alentejo, Portugal. It is a castle with a pentagonal floor, with a walled enclosure reinforced with buttress which raises around the Torre de Menagem Keep, an spectacular tower made in white marble and 27 metres height. It is believed that the works for this monumental tower occurred during the reigns D. Alfonso IV, D. Pedro and D. Fernando. That is why it is known as Torres das Três Coroas (The Tower of the Three Crowns). Besides the Medieval fence, the city of Estremoz counts with a vast fortified area from the epic Guerra da Restaruação (Restoration War), where you can distinguish the battlemented towers and two arch doors, and a rectangular tower with Roman-Gothic style with several windows.

In 1250, a foral (charter) attributed to King D. Afonso III was issued to Redondo. At the same time, the king ordered the construction of a castle over the ruins of the ancient Roman fortress. The castle was part of the northern Alentejo fortifications restructured by King D. Dinis that were donated to members of the nobility during the late medieval epoch, representing significant alterations during the Manueline era. By order of King D. Dinis, in 1312, the castle was reconstructed, during the same epoch as the erection of the keep tower and the fortification wall and towers. On 27 April 1318, the foral was reconfirmed by King D. Dinis. In 1418, King D. John conceded privileges to the castle and obligated that travellers between Alandroal and Vila Viçosa pass through the settlement, as a way of expanding commercial activities in the town.

Saint Elizabeth of Portugal, born Isabella of Aragon, Portuguese Rainha Santa Isabel, was Princess of Aragon and Queen of Portugal from 1282 to 1325, later a Franciscan nun. She is a saint who is still popular in Portugal today.

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Pousada Castelo de Estremoz is located in the town of Estremoz, in the Alentejo region. The Pousada is a castle that King Dionysius built for Queen Elizabeth of Portugal in the 13th century. It is located in the middle of the old town and is the ideal starting point for exploring the city on foot. Enjoy a breathtaking view from the defense tower. Today there is a luxury hotel in the old complex.

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Nice view and interesting streets

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