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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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   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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   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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   Is Beja a Roman castle?

   • The medieval castle has both Roman and Moorish antecedents. Beja was first retaken from the Moors during the reign of Afonso Henriques (1112-1185), the first king of Portugal, during the Reconquista period of Portuguese history, but was soon abandoned. It was not until 1253 that Afonso III began work on reconstructing the ruined fortress.

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   Why should you visit the 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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   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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   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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   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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5. visionsofthepastblog.com › 2017/07/23 › beja-castleBeja Castle, Beja, Portugal | Visions Of The Past

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   Jul 23, 2017 · Beja Castle, Beja, Portugal. The region of Beja was first inhabited by Celtic tribes during the 5th century BC. The area fell under Roman rule in the 1st century BC following a peace pact between Rome and the Lusitanians, and was renamed Pax Julia by Julius Caesar in 48 BC.

6. www.allaboutportugal.pt › en › bejaCastelo de Beja - Beja - All About Portugal

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   The set of the Castle are the keep of the era of d. Dinis, in marble, with semi-detached and a window counter matacães surrounding. Masterpiece of militar…

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

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   Aug 10, 2024 · 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.

8. www.carneycastle.com › Beja › index#151 Castelo de Beja - carneycastle.com

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   The present castle was built by King Denis [Diniz], who ruled Portugal and the Algarve from 1279 until his death in 1325. The castle was built at the dominate position in the strategic town of Beja, atop the remains of a Roman fort and a Moorish castle.

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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.