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Archaeological Treasures of Portalegre

Portalegre’s landscape preserves a dense concentration of archaeological sites spanning from the Neolithic era to the Middle Ages. This collection features the Roman city of Ammaia and the expansive villa of Torre de Palma, alongside the Iberian Peninsula's tallest monolith, the Menir da Meada. Visitors can explore a series of well-preserved megalithic dolmens around Castelo de Vide and Póvoa e Meadas, as well as strategic medieval fortifications like the watchtower of Castelo de Ródão overlooking the Tagus River.

Archaeological Treasures of Portalegre — Карта

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Roman villa of Ammaia

The Roman ruins of Ammaia are located in Portugal within the Nature Park of the Serra de São Mamede, a mountainous expanse of forest in the…

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Villa Romana de Torre de Palma

One of the largest Roman villa complexes in the Iberian Peninsula, featuring an early Christian basilica with a double-tank baptistery and remains of extensive agricultural structures.

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Menir da Meada

Standing approximately 7 meters tall, this is the largest menhir in the Iberian Peninsula, dating back to the Neo-Chalcolithic period.

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Castelo de Ródão

A small medieval watchtower perched on a cliff overlooking the Portas de Ródão gorge on the Tagus River, also known as the Castle of King Wamba.

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Torre do Álamo

A medieval watchtower also known as the Tower of Camões, featuring an adjacent aqueduct and tank.

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Anta de Melriça

A megalithic dolmen located near Castelo de Vide, representative of the region's high density of prehistoric funerary monuments.

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Anta dos Pombais

A megalithic tomb situated on a hill north of Castelo de Vide, featuring a chamber formed by large granite orthostats.

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Anta do Pai Anes

A prehistoric megalithic structure located northwest of Póvoa e Meadas, part of the extensive megalithic circuit of northern Alentejo.

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Anta da Tapada dos Matos

Also known as Anta dos Mosteiros, this megalithic burial chamber is located west of Póvoa e Meadas.

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Castelo de Torrejão

Remains of a medieval fortification located near the Roman city of Ammaia, providing defensive views over the surrounding valley.

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Castelo de Montalvão

Ruins of a medieval castle that once served as a strategic defensive point near the border with Spain.

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Castelo de Seda

Ruined medieval fortification built on a rocky outcrop, featuring architectural elements from various historical periods including Roman foundations.

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Barragem Romana do Muro

Remains of an ancient Roman dam structure used for water management in the region.

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Anta da Casa dos Galhardos

A well-preserved megalithic dolmen located near the village of Póvoa e Meadas, featuring a large capstone and internal chamber.

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