Castelo de Mértola
A castle of Romanesque and Gothic architecture, with quadrangular towers. The keep stands on the steepest slope. Of the medieval gates, only the Misericórdia Gate, overlooking the Guadiana River, remains. The old citadel, as well as important sections of the wall that enclosed the town, remain. Archaeological work in the castle's citadel has uncovered a Moorish quarter from the 12th and 13th centuries and several Roman structures from the 4th century. The Arab ceramics found are on display in the Mértola museum.
Contacts
Largo da Igreja
7750-338,Mértola
- tel:286610100286610100
- email: museus@cm-mertola.pt
- website: https://www.museudemertola.pt/nucleos-exposicao/castelo-de-mertola/
- 2.00€
- Doesn´t accept
- Easy external parking
- Castles & Fortresses
- Visitable (no guide)
Characteristics
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