Castle of Marvão
The Castle of Marvão (Portuguese: Castelo de Marvão) is a well-preserved medieval castle located in the civil parish of Santa Maria de Marvão, in the municipality of Marvão, Portuguese district of Portalegre.
| Castle of Marvão | |
|---|---|
Castelo de Marvão | |
| Portalegre, Alto Alentejo, Alentejo in Portugal | |
A view of the main Castle of Marvão, with keep tower, as seen from the garden alongside the Church | |
| Coordinates | 39°23′40.3″N 7°22′35.6″W |
| Type | Castle |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Portuguese Republic |
| Operator | Câmara Municipal de Marvão/Centro Cultural de Marvão |
| Open to the public | Public |
| Site history | |
| Built | 8th century |
| Materials | Masonry stone, Limestone plaster, Granite, Quartzite, Schist, Tile |
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