Castle
Castle of Almourol
🇵🇹 Portugal · 12th century
The Castle of Almourol is a medieval castle atop the islet of Almourol in the middle of the Tagus River, located in the civil parish of Praia do Ribatejo, 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from the municipal seat of Vila Nova da Barquinha, in Portugal's Oeste e Vale do Tejo region. The castle was part of the defensive line controlled by the Knights Templar, and a stronghold used during the Portuguese Reconquista.
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Castle of Almourol ranks #1,178 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #16 of the 200 mapped in Portugal. Founded 1171, it is older than 81% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 544 atlas entries founded in the 12th century. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 3,946 times in the last 60 days, more than 80% of the atlas. 3 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Tomar, 16 km away. See how Portugal compares in the castle statistics.
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Where is Castle of Almourol?
Castle of Almourol stands in Portugal, at 39.46194°, -8.38383°.
When was Castle of Almourol built?
The atlas dates its founding to 1171. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.
How famous is Castle of Almourol?
In this atlas's fame ranking: #1,178 of 7,738 worldwide, and #16 in Portugal. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.
What is the nearest castle to Castle of Almourol?
Castle of Torres Novas, about 14 km away.
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