The most beautiful castles in Portugal
The top 3 according to 16 votes from people: Pena National Palace, Sintra · Guimarães Castle · São Jorge Castle, Lisbon. (Updated Nov 28, 2024.)
Medieval castles, romantic palaces and border fortresses.
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Top 12
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1
Pena National Palace, Sintra
Brightly coloured romantic palace, World Heritage.
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2
Guimarães Castle
Cradle of Portugal and of Afonso Henriques.
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3
São Jorge Castle, Lisbon
Above the Alfama hill.
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4
Almourol Castle
Templar castle on an island in the Tagus, one of the 7 Wonders.
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5
Óbidos Castle
The town given to queens, now a pousada.
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6
Santa Maria da Feira Castle
Towers and the Medieval Journey festival.
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7
Silves Castle
Red rammed-earth castle in the Algarve.
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8
Leiria Castle
Gothic palace above the city.
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9
Moorish Castle, Sintra
Walls on the hill overlooking Pena and the sea.
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10
Marvão Castle
Atop the Serra de São Mamede.
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11
Monsaraz Castle
Above the Alqueva lake.
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12
Bragança Castle
Keep and walled citadel.
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