Castle of Bragança
The Castle of Bragança (Portuguese: Castelo de Bragança) is a well-preserved medieval castle located in the historic center of the city of Bragança, district of Bragança, Portugal.
| Castle of Bragança | |
|---|---|
Castelo de Bragança | |
| General information | |
| Status | Preserved |
| Town or city | Santa Maria, Bragança |
| Country | Portugal |
| Coordinates | 41.8042°N 6.7492°W |
| Construction started | 13th century |
| Inaugurated | King Sancho II |
The castle is very well-preserved. It has seen a turbulent history that saw occupation during the Moorish period to the devastation and reconstruction that accompanied the Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula. Today, it stands as a monument to the history of Portugal.
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