Castle of Avis
The Castle of Avis (Portuguese: Castelo de Avis), is a Portuguese medieval castle in civil parish of Avis, in the municipality of the same name, in the Alentejo district of Portalegre.
| Castle of Avis | |
|---|---|
Castelo de Avis | |
| Portalegre, Cávado, Norte in Portugal | |
Portions of the towers and gates of the Castle of Avis, situated on a hilltop | |
| Coordinates | 39°3′14.5″N 7°53′29.6″W |
| Type | Castle |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Portuguese Republic |
| Operator | DRCAlentejo (Ordinance 829/2009; Diário de República, Série 2, 163, 24 August 2009) |
| Open to the public | Public |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1211 |
| Materials | Schist, Limestone, Sand, Clay, Dirt |
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