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Elvas Castle
#999, 94
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Work of Islamic fortification , rebuilt in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries , taking only in the century. XVI the current aspect . Welcomed the mayor of Elvas and was the scene of important historical events of the country as peace treaties and princesses exchanges.
Without any military function from the second half of the century . XIX, the Elvas Castle was left to abandonment , entering the century . XX ruined. Why several Elvenses lovers of history and heritage wanted to promote its restoration , visibility and entabularam a process that would Elvas Castle in 1906 the first National Monument Portuguese .
Elvas Castle
#999, 94
61
Work of Islamic fortification , rebuilt in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries , taking only in the century. XVI the current aspect . Welcomed the mayor of Elvas and was the scene of important historical events of the country as peace treaties and princesses exchanges.
Without any military function from the second half of the century . XIX, the Elvas Castle was left to abandonment , entering the century . XX ruined. Why several Elvenses lovers of history and heritage wanted to promote its restoration , visibility and entabularam a process that would Elvas Castle in 1906 the first National Monument Portuguese .