Castle of Monforte (Chaves)

Castle of Monforte
Castelo de Monforte
Santo António de Monforte, Chaves
Near Chaves, Vila Real District in  Portugal
Tower overlooking it
Site information
TypeCastle (Castelo)
OwnerPortuguese Republic
Open to
the public
10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
May–September
Location
Coordinates41°45′44.13″N 7°21′21.98″W / 41.7622583°N 7.3561056°W / 41.7622583; -7.3561056
Site history
MaterialsPedra Lioz (Limestone)
Events
DesignationsNational Monument
Monumento Nacional
ManagementDireção-Geral do Património Cultural
ListingDecree 37/728; DG, Série I, 228 (5 January 1950)
Airfield information
Elevation110 m (360 ft) AMSL

The Castle of Monforte (Portuguese: Castelo de Monforte), also referred to as Castelo de Monforte de Rio Livre, is a medieval castle located in the Águas Frias parish, Monforte de village, Chaves municipality in Vila Real district of Portugal.