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Castle of Castelo Mendo, Chapel

Castelo de Castelo Mendo is a castle in Almeida, Portugal. The castle stands at an altitude of 762 meters above the Côa River, and has been classified as a National Monument since 1946.

History

The internal structures of the castle date back to the prehistoric Castro culture, and was further developed under the reign of Sancho I of Portugal. In 1229, Sancho II of Portugal granted the settlement a Charter, notably creating a free street market which helped develop the village economically, and likely establishing a stronghold at this time due to its strategic position in defending the Riba-Côa border. A second wall was built during the reign of Denis of Portugal, though due to the Alcanizes Treaty which reestablished the borders, the site soon lost its strategic potential.

References

  1. ^ "Castle of Mendo Castle / Castle and urban fence of Castelo Mendo". monumentos.gov.pt. 30 July 2024. Archived from the original on 8 June 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  2. "Castle of Castelo Mendo". patrimoniocultural.gov.pt. 30 July 2024. Archived from the original on 15 January 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Castelo Mendo". Visit Center Of Portugal. 30 July 2024. Archived from the original on 2 June 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024.

External links

Castelo de Castelo Mendo at Direção-Geral do Património Cultural


40°35′32″N 6°56′59″W / 40.59222°N 6.94972°W / 40.59222; -6.94972

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