Castle of Castelo Branco
The Castle of Castelo Branco (Portuguese: Castelo de Castelo Branco), is a Portuguese medieval castle in civil parish of Castelo Branco, in the municipality of the same name, in the Centro district of Castelo Branco. Known locally, as the Castelo dos Templários (or Templars' Castle), the Romanesque castle was constructed under the orders of King Afonso II of Portugal in 1214.
| Castle of Castelo Branco | |
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Castelo de Castelo Branco | |
| Castelo Branco, Beira Interior Sul, Centro in Portugal | |
A view of the skyline of the municipal seat of Castelo Branco, with the eponymous castle in the hilltop. | |
| Coordinates | 39.8255°N 7.4960°W |
| Type | Castle |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Portuguese Republic |
| Open to the public | Public |
| Site history | |
| Materials | Granite, Iron |
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