Castle of Almourol

Castle of Almourol
Castelo de Almourol
An image of the castle from the narrow channel that separates the islet of Almourol on the Tagus River
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General information
TypeCastle
LocationVila Nova da Barquinha, Médio Tejo, Centre
Coordinates39°27′43″N 8°23′1.79″W / 39.46194°N 8.3838306°W / 39.46194; -8.3838306
Completedfl. 1171
OwnerPortuguese Republic
Technical details
MaterialGranite masonry
Website
https://welcome-to.pt/castelo-de-almourol-2023/

The Castle of Almourol is a medieval castle atop the islet of Almourol in the middle of the Tagus River, located in the civil parish of Praia do Ribatejo, 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from the municipal seat of Vila Nova da Barquinha, in Portugal's Oeste e Vale do Tejo region. The castle was part of the defensive line controlled by the Knights Templar, and a stronghold used during the Portuguese Reconquista.