Castle of Vila Viçosa

Castle of Vila Viçosa

Type: castle
Time spent: 15-60 min*
Parking: in front of the castle/church
*Price: free (walls, church)/ 5 EUR - forte
Guided trip is scheduled by hours
WC: available

Vila Viçosa received its charter letter from D. Afonso III (1248-1279), issued on June 5, 1270. His son D. Dinis, finished the Vila Viçosa Castle construction and built the town's fence. During the reign of D. Fernando I (1367-1383), important improvements were made to the fortification of Vila Viçosa. D. Fernando, Count of Arraiolos, built a palace in Vila Viçosa Castle, elevating this location to the category of seat of the Duchy of Bragança.

It currently houses the Hunting Museum, where Manuel Lopo Caroça de Carvalho's private collection is located, and the Foundation's Archeology Museum.

Nice castle in the village. Very original

Very well refurbished monument with nice hunting museum and panoramic view over the city of Vila Viçosa

Beautiful castelo with resourceful museum, cozy small town with good restaurants. There is an interesting palace too and all are very nearby to Spanish border.

Very well preserved medieval castle and walls, with a nice view of Vila Viçosa. Inside the walls you'll find nice green area to walk, old cemetery and church, a castle open for visiting. Here was the home of one of the most influential portuguese families. Definitely worth a visit a visit if you're in the region.