The Castle of Castelo Branco, also known locally as Castle of the Templários, is located in the parish of Castelo Branco.
It was a strategic Iberian castle and was part of the Middle Ages called the Linha da Raia or Linha do Tejo. Severely damaged over the centuries, the castle of the Templars remains the most important historical-military record of the city.
As soon as the Templars took possession of Moncarche in 1209, they soon made plans for the construction of the castle. The Castle of Castelo Branco dates from that time.
From the castle of the Templars a few elements remain, though few are original.
The Torreão Românico is of the oldest type, its thick paqredes have frontal and lateral views showing a practical intention of defense in coordination with the other turrets. This turret is perhaps the oldest architectural piece in Castelo Branco.
The Gothic Tower or Tower of the Templars was nothing more than the facade of the palace of the alcaldes and commendadores. The present windows with quinine lintels have little to do with the originals, even with a first Gothic change. This torte is the Ex-libris of Castelo Branco.
The Bow is the original. This arch was the door that separated the public courtyard and courtyard from the palace. Originally the two courtyards would be at the same level, which is supposed to have been lower than the current one.
It was a strategic Iberian castle and was part of the Middle Ages called the Linha da Raia or Linha do Tejo. Severely damaged over the centuries, the castle of the Templars remains the most important historical-military record of the city.
As soon as the Templars took possession of Moncarche in 1209, they soon made plans for the construction of the castle. The Castle of Castelo Branco dates from that time.
From the castle of the Templars a few elements remain, though few are original.
The Torreão Românico is of the oldest type, its thick paqredes have frontal and lateral views showing a practical intention of defense in coordination with the other turrets. This turret is perhaps the oldest architectural piece in Castelo Branco.
The Gothic Tower or Tower of the Templars was nothing more than the facade of the palace of the alcaldes and commendadores. The present windows with quinine lintels have little to do with the originals, even with a first Gothic change. This torte is the Ex-libris of Castelo Branco.
The Bow is the original. This arch was the door that separated the public courtyard and courtyard from the palace. Originally the two courtyards would be at the same level, which is supposed to have been lower than the current one.
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