Castle of Santa Maria da Feira

Castle of Feira
Castelo da Feira
Aveiro, Entre Douro e Vouga, Norte in Portugal
The imposing walls and castle, built on the ancient Roman fortification
Coordinates40°55′15.62″N 8°32′33.95″W / 40.9210056°N 8.5427639°W / 40.9210056; -8.5427639
TypeCastle
Site information
OwnerPortuguese Republic
OperatorComissão de Vigilância do Castelo de Santa Maria da Feira
Open to
the public
Public
Site history
Builtfl. 868
MaterialsGranite, Limestone, Masonry, Wood

The Castle of Santa Maria da Feira is a Portuguese castle in the municipality of Santa Maria da Feira, district of Aveiro. Emblematic of Portuguese medieval military architecture, the Castle of Santa Maria da Feira is one of the monuments that best reflects the diversity of defenses used during the Middle Ages, having been instrumental in the process of Reconquista and autonomy of the County of Portugal. It has been listed as a National monument since 1910.