Castle of Almourol
| Castle of Almourol | |
|---|---|
Castelo de Almourol | |
An image of the castle from the narrow channel that separates the islet of Almourol on the Tagus River | |
| General information | |
| Type | Castle |
| Location | Vila Nova da Barquinha, Médio Tejo, Centre |
| Coordinates | 39°27′43″N 8°23′1.79″W / 39.46194°N 8.3838306°W |
| Completed | fl. 1171 |
| Owner | Portuguese Republic |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Granite masonry |
| Website | |
| https://welcome-to.pt/castelo-de-almourol-2023/ | |
The Castle of Almourol is a medieval castle atop the islet of Almourol in the middle of the Tagus River, located in the civil parish of Praia do Ribatejo, 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from the municipal seat of Vila Nova da Barquinha, in Portugal's Oeste e Vale do Tejo region. The castle was part of the defensive line controlled by the Knights Templar, and a stronghold used during the Portuguese Reconquista.