Redondo has traces of very ancient civilizations, dating from 3500. C., as evidenced, for example, the tapir Vidígueira. In 1250, received its first charter by King Afonso III, in 1318 this charter was renewed by D. Dinis and in 1516 had new Charter granted by King Manuel I. With regard to the historical and monumental […]
The Castle of Terena, Alentejo, located in the village and parish of the same name, municipality of Alandroal, Évora District, Portugal. Dominant on top of a hill, he joined the Guadiana river line of defense along with the castles of Juromenha, Alandroal, Monsaraz and Mourão. The oldest documented information on the village date back to […]
Castle of Esporão, also referred to as Tower of the Esporão, located in the parish, town and municipality of Reguengos de Monsaraz, Évora District, Portugal. Considered as one of the most important towers built during the transition from the Middle Ages to the modern age, is in the old manor house on the homestead of […]
Built under the reign of King Dinis (1279-1325), according to epigraphic inscription on one of the doors, its first stone was laid on February 6, 1294 by D. Afonso Lourenço, Master of the Order of Avis. A second entry in elevation west of the Keep (now integrated in the Church of Treasure Room Matrix), announces […]
