Merlons on the battlements seen through an arched doorway, Beja Castle, Beja, Portugal, 2009. Artist: Samuel Magal

Merlons on the battlements seen through an arched doorway, Beja Castle, Beja, Portugal, 2009.  Artist: Samuel Magal

2-370-859 - Samuel Magal/Sites & Photos/Heritage Images

Merlons on the battlements seen through an arched doorway, Beja Castle, Beja, Portugal, 2009. Beja goes back to the Roman times, when it became a regional capital under Julius Caesar. Moorish architecture is visible in the cobbled streets and houses of the old town. The castle dates from the 13th century. While resting on Roman fortifications, the castle was rebuilt by King Dinis (Denis) in 1310. The most significant aspect of the castle is the imposing Torre de Menagem, now the symbol of the city of Beja, with its battlements and narrow walkway running around the tower. Inside, there are three floors featuring ogival doors and worked vaults. The castle now houses a small military museum.


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Creator
  1. Samuel Magal, attributed to: : Photographer, head researcher and archivist of Sites and Photos

Medium
  1. Photograph

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe Portugal Beja Beja

  1. 38 00 54 N , 007 51 48 W

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Locations & Buildings Castles


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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3413x5120
File Size : 51,195kb


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  1. R160050016
  1. 0740001388
  1. 2-370-859
  1. 2370859
  1. R160050016


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