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quartinb Says: Situated with magnificent views on a spur of the Serra da Arrábida, Palmela Castle is one of the finest examples of Portuguese military architecture. Constructed by the Moors, it was rebuilt after the 12th-century Reconquest, but was partially demolished by the 1755...
NunoF Says: In 1423, King João I transformed the castle into a monastery for the Order of Santiago, latter on the 20th-century the castle was restored and converted in a pousada (inn), with a restaurant in the monks' refectory.
NunoF Says: On the travelogue below you can see some more pictures about the castle, unfortunately today the castle is part ruined but the ruins look lovely... Don't know what happened in your countries, but it seams that in Portugal it's not a prime issue to take care about our past.
NunoF Says: The strategic position of this castle dominates the plain for miles around... Heavily defended by the Moors it was conquered in the 12th-century and given by King Sancho I to the Knights of the Order of Santiago who improved the walls of the headquarters and convent of the...
NunoF Says: Next to the pousada (inn) inside the fortified walls you'll find the church of Santiago. Its interior contains the sepulchre of Jorge of Lencastre (duke of Aveiro, he was one of the masters of the Order) and a wall decorated with 17th and 18th-century tiles.Below you can see...
1 Review and 20 Opinions The fortified walls of the castle now enclose a tranquil inn, in recent years, the Portuguese...
Pérola da Serra: Why this is a local favorite!
berenices Says: We happened on this restaurant by chance when we were in Palmela going down the main road searching for one restaurant, and instead finding this. We decided to stop for lunch here, as judging by the full parking lot in front, we were sure this was going to be one lucky find....
NunoF Says: In the town square you'll find the church of S?o Pedro with the 18th-century tiles of scenes from the life of St. Peter.All this pictures were taken when we were coming back home from Algarve (see my Portim?o, Sagres and Lagos pages), Beatriz was starting to be tired and so...
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In the town square you'll find the church of S?o Pedro with the 18th-century tiles of scenes from the life of St. Peter.All this pictures were taken when we...
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Palmela - Knight-Monks village
With twisting alleyways and quaint whitewashed houses, the small town of Palmela is located on mountain slopes 40 km south of Lisbon and 10 km north of Setúbal. Portugal’s first king, Afonso...
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A wine growing and farming region, Palmela remains in my fond memories as a place where I gathered for Sunday lunch, a huge meal lasting all afternoon long. I would be invited to join large family...
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