Castle of Alter do Chão

Visit of Alter do Chão.

The Castle of Alter do Chão, in Alentejo, is located in the historic center of the village. This castle is representative of medieval architecture from the 13th century, when it cooperated with the n...

An Enjoyable Place to Visit.

The castle was built in 1359 by King Pedro 1st. Unlike the other castles in the Alentejo, which were built on hills, Castelo de Alter do Chao was built on a plain. It was used by monarchs when visi...

Nice small castle

Nice small castle very well reshaped in the big walls. Located in the village center. Should have more garden around.

not much to see but well maintained

cheap visit, but you pay for what you get, a small medieval castle that you check out in 15-20 mins; a couple of towers with interesting views of the town and pretty much it

Well preserved

Original Text

In the centre of the town, with beautiful views, on the square and the unique source chafariz. Little museum. It is close to all the attractions. Except the Lusitan horse farming centre, ...