Portugal’s highest town, Guarda is known for the beauty of its surroundings, mildness of its climate, the monumentality of its colossal castle, and the great role it played in Portugal’s history.
The imposing castle of Guarda was built in 1199 by King D. Sancho I. The only remaining parts are fragments of the city walls, known as the Gothic-style Torre dos …
It features a coat of arms as a shield, wrapped in plant ornamentation, and a helmet. It was built in the 18th century and originally stood on an estate in …
In this park we find many tall trees, a lake with water fountains, a small playground, a statue in honor of the Guarda child and another entitled "Guardian in the Heart".