Castle of Elvas
The Castle of Elvas (Portuguese: Castelo de Elvas) is a medieval military fortification in Portugal, in the civil parish of Alcáçova, municipality of Elvas, part of a first line of defense in the Portuguese Alentejo, in conjunction with the military forts of Ouguela, Campo Maior, Olivença and Juromenha.
| Castle of Elvas | |
|---|---|
Castelo de Elvas | |
| Portalegre, Alentejo, Alentejo in Portugal | |
The main portico of the Castle of Elvas, showing the massive battlements | |
| Coordinates | 38°53′.75″N 7°9′46.41″W |
| Type | Castle |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Portuguese Republic |
| Open to the public | Public |
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