Castle of Lousã
The Castle of Lousã (Portuguese: Castelo da Lousã), also known as the Castle of Arouce (Portuguese: Castelo de Arouce), is a classified National Monument situated 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from the civil parish of Lousã e Vilarinho, municipality of Lousã. It was constructed in the second-half of the 11th century, on the right margin of the River Arouce.
| Castle of Lousã | |
|---|---|
Castelo de Lousã | |
| Lousã e Vilarinho, Lousã, Coimbra in Portugal | |
View of the outer walls of the Castle of Lousã | |
| Coordinates | 40°06′03″N 8°14′08″W |
| Type | Castle |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Portuguese Republic |
| Open to the public | Public |
| Site history | |
| Built | 11th Century |
| Materials | Granite, Shale, Clay, Cement |
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