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Castles of Portugal

The castles of Portugal, ranked.

9 castles, ordered by how much the world seeks them out — each with its history and the shape it held in its prime.

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Castle of Saint George, Portugal1. Castle of Saint GeorgeRestored · prime 1498Castle of Óbidos, Portugal2. Castle of ÓbidosRestored · prime 1525Castle of the Moors, Portugal3. Castle of the MoorsPartial ruin · prime 1383Castle of Guimarães, Portugal4. Castle of GuimarãesRestored · prime 1300Castle of Silves, Portugal5. Castle of SilvesRestored · prime 1200Castle of Almourol, Portugal6. Castle of AlmourolRestored · prime 1171Castelo de Tomar, Portugal7. Castelo de TomarRestored · prime 1550Castle of Paderne, Portugal8. Castle of PadernePartial ruin · prime 1250Castle of Castelo Rodrigo, Portugal9. Castle of Castelo RodrigoPartial ruin · prime 1325
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