Beja - Castelo

Past the Igreja da Misericórdia and above the town to the north is the massive Castle, built by King Dinis I about 1300 on the remains of a Roman fortress; it has a handsome crenellated tower, built partly of marble, from which there is a fine view; it is 40m/131ft tall, making it the highest castle tower in Portugal.

On the lower floors of the castle are a small chapel and a large room with magnificent stellar vaulting.