Castle of Castelo Mendo
Castelo de Castelo Mendo is a castle in Almeida, Portugal.[1] The castle stands at an altitude of 762 meters above the Côa River,[1] and has been classified as a National Monument since 1946. [2]
History
The internal structures of the castle date back to the prehistoric Castro culture, and was further developed under the reign of Sancho I of Portugal. In 1229, Sancho II of Portugal granted the settlement a Charter,[1] notably creating a free street market which helped develop the village economically, and likely establishing a stronghold at this time due to its strategic position in defending the Riba-Côa border.[3] A second wall was built during the reign of Denis of Portugal, though due to the Alcanizes Treaty which reestablished the borders, the site soon lost its strategic potential.[3]
References
- ^ a b c "Castle of Mendo Castle / Castle and urban fence of Castelo Mendo". monumentos.gov.pt. 30 July 2024. Archived from the original on 8 June 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ^ "Castle of Castelo Mendo". patrimoniocultural.gov.pt. 30 July 2024. Archived from the original on 15 January 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Castelo Mendo". Visit Center Of Portugal. 30 July 2024. Archived from the original on 2 June 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
External links
Castelo de Castelo Mendo at Direção-Geral do Património Cultural
40°35′32″N 6°56′59″W / 40.59222°N 6.94972°W
