Castle of Aljezur
The Castle of Aljezur (Portuguese: Castelo de Aljezur) is a medieval castle founded in the parish of Aljezur, in the municipality of the same name overlooking the Aljezur River . Excavations in the castle have discovered that the location was occupied during the Bronze and Iron Ages, while the parade grounds, habitational structures, and two silos date to the 12th and 13th centuries.
| Castle of Aljezur | |
|---|---|
Castelo de Aljezur | |
| Faro, Algarve, Algarve in Portugal | |
The location of the Castle of Aljezur on the hilltop overlooking the village of town of Aljezur | |
| Coordinates | 37°18′58.83″N 8°48′17.87″W |
| Type | Castle |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Portuguese Republic |
| Operator | Câmara Municipal de Aljezur |
| Open to the public | Public |
| Site history | |
| Built | Neolithic |
| Materials | Stone masonry |
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