Castle of Cola
Castle of Cola (Portuguese: Castelo de Cola) is an Iron Age residence and Islamic redoubt in the Portuguese Alentejo, classified as a National Monument. The castro is part of a larger archaeological park of Castro da Cola, that includes various Megalithic and Chalcolithic monuments, including necropolises of the Bronze and Iron Ages. The Castro-era polygonal plan, included reinforced blocks, with an entrance controlled by tower. The remaining defensive structure was circled by walls, with still exist, on the neighboring pasture-lands protecting the castle.
Castle of Cola | |
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Castelo de Cola | |
Beja, Baixo Alentejo, Alentejo in Portugal | |
Location of the ruins of the castle within the municipality of Ourique, district of Beja | |
Coordinates | 37°34′43.51″N 8°18′1.69″W |
Type | Castle |
Site information | |
Owner | Portuguese Republic |
Operator | DRCAlentejo (Portaria 829/2009; DR, Série II, 163, 24 August 2009) |
Open to the public | Public |
Site history | |
Built | Bronze Age |
Materials | Masonry, Schist |
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