Castle of Santa Maria da Feira
The Castle of Santa Maria da Feira is a Portuguese castle in the municipality of Santa Maria da Feira, district of Aveiro. Emblematic of Portuguese medieval military architecture, the Castle of Santa Maria da Feira is one of the monuments that best reflects the diversity of defenses used during the Middle Ages, having been instrumental in the process of Reconquista and autonomy of the County of Portugal. It has been listed as a National monument since 1910.
| Castle of Feira | |
|---|---|
Castelo da Feira | |
| Aveiro, Entre Douro e Vouga, Norte in Portugal | |
The imposing walls and castle, built on the ancient Roman fortification | |
| Coordinates | 40°55′15.62″N 8°32′33.95″W |
| Type | Castle |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Portuguese Republic |
| Operator | Comissão de Vigilância do Castelo de Santa Maria da Feira |
| Open to the public | Public |
| Site history | |
| Built | fl. 868 |
| Materials | Granite, Limestone, Masonry, Wood |
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