Montemor-o-Velho Castle

Montemor-o-Velho Castle
Montemor-o-Velho Castle.

The Montemor-o-Velho Castle is a Portuguese castle in Montemor-o-Velho, Coimbra. It has been listed as a National monument since 1910. It is older than Portugal's nationality (1139).

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Coordinates: 40°10′34″N 8°40′59″W / 40.176°N 8.683°W / 40.176; -8.683


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