Tourist Attractions in Portalegre

 
The district capital of Portalegre (happy gate), the Roman Amoea, lies near the Spanish frontier at the foot of the Serra de Portalegre, a westerly outlier of the Serra de Sao Mamede. With its white houses reaching up the steep slopes of the hill and its numerous handsome old palaces it is the great showcase of Portuguese Baroque architecture. The old episcopal city rose to prosperity in the 16th C. through its woolen industry, in particular the production of tapestries, but its real heyday came in the late 17th C. with the rise of the silkweaving industry.
Picture of Castelo de Vide

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(Near Portalegre)
With the castle rising high above the town of white washed houses, Castelo de Vide is an impressive sight and prominent tourist attraction in the area.
Picture of Marvao

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(Near Portalegre)
Marvao is a fortified hillside town that has managed to maintain the charm of past centuries. From the castle at the top of the hill are great views over the town and rolling hills.

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Red flowers in front of the Castelo de Vide.Castelo de Vide, Portalegre
The hilltop Castelo de Vide.Castelo de Vide, Portalegre
Marvão.Marvao, Portalegre
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