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Castles in Portugal

132 landmarks in the Castlemap atlas — every one on the interactive map.

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The most famous castle in Portugal is Belém Tower, ranked #34 of 7,051 in the world — followed by Pena Palace and Castle of Saint George.

The Castlemap atlas charts 90 castles, 27 fortresses, 10 palaces & châteaux and 5 ruins in Portugal. They span more than 20 centuries — from Castle of Saint George (founded c. 150 BC) to Fort of Sacavém (1892). Every one is plotted with its photo, founding date and story on the interactive castle map of Portugal.

All 132 castles in Portugal

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are in Portugal?

The Castlemap atlas maps 132 landmarks (90 castles · 27 fortresses · 10 palaces & châteaux · 5 ruins) in Portugal — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks from Wikidata, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the most famous castle in Portugal?

Belém Tower, ranked #34 of 7,051 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking, founded in the 16th century.

What is the oldest castle in Portugal?

The oldest dated landmark in the atlas in Portugal is Castle of Saint George, founded c. 150 BC. Earlier structures may have existed — this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

See also: the most famous castle in every country · the oldest in every country · medieval castles · castle statistics.

Planning a visit? Day-trip guides: Castles near Lisbon · Castles near Sintra · Castles near Vila Franca de Xira.