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Mourão Castle 1709
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After being conquered to the Moors by D. Afonso Henriques in 1166, Mourão Castle was integrated in the Portuguese Crown in 1271 as dowry of Spanish princess D. Beatriz de Gusmão for the marriage to D. Afonso III. Mourão castle was reinforced by D. Dinis. In 1657 it was rebuilt according to defensive rules. Seven bastions were built around the old castle. Church Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora das Candeias was also rebuilt. The image of the patron saint was the only thing that remained from the former church. This was the only building inside the castle (annual feast on February 2nd). The landscape has deeply changed, since this castle is located next to Alqueva reservoir.It is therefore a privileged viewpoint upon the great lake.
Mourão Castle 1709
#2285
93
After being conquered to the Moors by D. Afonso Henriques in 1166, Mourão Castle was integrated in the Portuguese Crown in 1271 as dowry of Spanish princess D. Beatriz de Gusmão for the marriage to D. Afonso III. Mourão castle was reinforced by D. Dinis. In 1657 it was rebuilt according to defensive rules. Seven bastions were built around the old castle. Church Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora das Candeias was also rebuilt. The image of the patron saint was the only thing that remained from the former church. This was the only building inside the castle (annual feast on February 2nd). The landscape has deeply changed, since this castle is located next to Alqueva reservoir.It is therefore a privileged viewpoint upon the great lake.