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   Beja Castle (Castelo de Beja) in the Alentejo was constructed by Dom Dinis and the 42 metre-tall Torre de Menagem has great views over the surrounding countryside.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Castle_of_BejaCastle of Beja - Wikipedia

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   The Castle of Beja (Portuguese: Castelo de Beja) is a medieval castle in the civil parish of Beja, municipality of Beja, Portuguese district of Beja. History. The castle seen from the keep with courtyard and semi-circular towers.

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   • Museu Rainha Dona Leonor. The former Convent of the Conception in Beja has been a museum of some form since 1791, and is the oldest in Portugal. Also known as the Beja Regional Museum, it’s an attraction that lets the architecture and furnishings do the talking.
   • Castelo de Beja. A lasting symbol for Beja, the Torre de Menagem is made entirely from marble and crests at 40 metres, putting it among the tallest keeps on the Iberian Peninsula.
   • Igreja de Santo Amaro. The Beja Regional Museum has another branch at this ancient church. The Igreja de Santo Amaro was actually founded in the 900s when Beja was under Moorish control.
   • Núcleo Museológico da Rua do Sembrano. Excavations in the centre of Beja in the 80s and 90s revealed signs of civilisation from as early as the Bronze Age.

5. www.portugal.com › city › exploring-beja-portugalsExploring Beja: Portugal’s Forgotten District Capital

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   Nov 20, 2023 · Castle of Beja. Dominating the skyline with an imposing presence, the Castle of Beja stands as a testament to the city’s resilient past. Dating back to the Moorish period, this ancient fortress has witnessed the ebb and flow of history, from medieval battles to tranquil periods of peace.

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7. portugaltravelguide.com › beja-portugalThe City of Beja - Portugal Travel Guide

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   Aug 10, 2024 · Built in the early 14th century, Beja Castle affords panoramic views from its 40-metre-high keep. The 16th century Church of São Tiago adjacent to the castle is notable for its striking interior.

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   Beja Castle is a Gothic fortress whose construction began in the early 13th century, shortly after the Christian conquest of the city. However, it was not completed until the 14th and 15th centuries. Next to the castle, visitors can also see the walls that once surrounded the city.

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   What is Beja Castle famous for?

   • Built in the early 14th century, Beja Castle affords panoramic views from its 40-metre-high keep. The 16th century Church of São Tiago adjacent to the castle is notable for its striking interior. The Latin-Visigothic Church of Santo Amaro, one of just four pre-Romanesque churches in Portugal, is also in very close proximity to the castle.

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   Who built Beja Castle?

   • Beja Castle (Castelo de Beja) in Beja in the Alentejo region of Portugal was constructed by Dom Dinis and the 42 metre-tall Torre de Menagem has great views over the surrounding countryside. Various Portuguese monarchs had a hand in assorted stages of construction of the castle over the centuries.

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   Where is Castelo de Beja?

   • The Castle of Beja (Portuguese: Castelo de Beja) is a medieval castle in the civil parish of Beja, municipality of Beja, Portuguese district of Beja. This region of the Alentejo had been settled since pre-history by disperse tribes, but it was first mentioned in the writings of Ptolemy and Polybius.

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   Who built the Beja castle & Torre de Menagem?

   • Beja Castle (Castelo de Beja) in the Alentejo was constructed by Dom Dinis and the 42 metre-tall Torre de Menagem has great views over the surrounding countryside.

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   What is Beja known for?

   • Rising like a pyramid above vast plains of surrounding wheat fields, Beja stands proud as the capital of the Lower (Baixo) Alentejo region. Founded by Julius Caesar himself, it was known in Roman times as Pax Julia until the Moorish invasion in AD 711 when it grew into an important cultural centre.

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   Is Beja a good place to visit?

   • There have always been vineyards around Beja, and winemaking is an ancestral activity, but there’s never been a better time to experience this industry as a tourist. There are eight estates a few minutes in the car from the town: Casa de Santa Vitória, Herdade dos Grous, Herdade da Mingorra and Herdade do Vau are effortless.

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