Castelo dos Mouros

10th century900Portugal

CountryPortugal

RegionSintra

Period10th century

Year Built900

About Castelo dos Mouros

A ruined hilltop castle built by the Moors. Offers panoramic views of Sintra and the Atlantic. The walls stretch 450 m along the ridge. Conquered by Afonso Henriques in 1147.

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