Castelo de Torres Vedras
Castelo de Torres Vedras is a castle in Torres Vedras, Portugal. Characterized by a mix of Gothic and Manueline features, it is classified by IGESPAR as a Site of Public Interest.- Type: Castle
- Description: building in Torres Vedras, Lisbon District, Portugal
- Also known as: “Castelo de torres vedras” and “Castelo e cerca urbana de Torres Vedras”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: Igreja de Santa Maria do Castelo (Torres Vedras) and Chafariz dos Canos.
Igreja de Santa Maria do Castelo (Torres Vedras)
Church
Igreja de Santa Maria do Castelo (Torres Vedras) is a church.
Chafariz dos Canos
Fountain
Chafariz dos Canos is a fountain, which is situated 290 metres southeast of Castelo de Torres Vedras.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ventosa and Runa.
Runa
Village
Runa is a former civil parish in the Portuguese municipality of Torres Vedras. Runa is situated 6 km southeast of Castelo de Torres Vedras.
Castelo de Torres Vedras
- Categories: cultural heritage, historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Torres Vedras e Matacães, Torres Vedras, Lisbon District, Portugal, Iberia, Europe
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Latitude
39.09462° or 39° 5′ 41″ north
Longitude
-9.26122° or 9° 15′ 40″ west
Elevation
51 metres (167 feet)
Wheelchair access
limited
Operator
Câmara Municipal de Torres Vedras, auto de 11 Julho 1940
Open location code
8CFG3PVQ+RG
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=castle
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In Other Languages
From Dutch to Turkish—“Castelo de Torres Vedras” goes by many names.
- Dutch: “Castelo de Torres Vedras”
- Polish: “Zamek w Torres Vedras”
- Portuguese: “Castelo de Torres Vedras”
- Turkish: “Torres Vedras Kalesi”
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Bairro de Santo António and Bairro das Alminhas.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: Pizzaria Don Romero and Restaurante Manadinhas.
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