Monday, October 26, 2020

Famous Castles: Almourol Castle, Portugal

 

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 Almourol Castle, Portugal is located on an island in the Tagus River northeast of Lisbon in the very heart of Portugal.


 Panoramic Overview Video:


Some history and description:



We begin our trek at the imposing main gate:

 


From high up on the battlements enjoy some panoramic views of the Tagus River and surrounding countryside:


And after a climb up to the top of the highest tower, the view is even more stunning:





 

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