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Belmonte Castle

Castle · Cuenca ·

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"In Belmonte, little more than the exterior walls of the Roman-era castle remain; from an ornately carved window looking out over the green shades of the Zêzere valley, I tried to picture the medieval past and the armored knights who once protected the structure." - Kieran Dahl

https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/country-vacations/portugal-mountains-serra-da-estrela-road-trip

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Restored 15th-century castle with star design, tours

impressive castle

excellent status of conservation

views from the towers

theme park dedicated a war machinery

trebuchets

lots of views

old castle/fortress

5 towers to climb

Calle Eugenia de Montijo, s/n, 16640 Belmonte, Cuenca, Spain Get directions

Credit card accepted

Debit card accepted

Wheelchair accessible entrance

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Information

Restored 15th-century castle with star design, tours

impressive castle

excellent status of conservation

views from the towers

theme park dedicated a war machinery

trebuchets

lots of views

old castle/fortress

5 towers to climb

Calle Eugenia de Montijo, s/n, 16640 Belmonte, Cuenca, Spain Get directions

Credit card accepted

Debit card accepted

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Belmonte Castle by null

Belmonte Castle by null

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Belmonte Castle by null

Belmonte Castle by null

Belmonte Castle by null

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