Forgotten History
Castle of Arnóia
Celorico de Basto, Portugal
The Castle of Arnóia, also known as the Castle of Arnoia, the Castle of the Moors or the Castle of Moreira, is a castle located in the civil parish of Arnóia, in the municipality of Celorico de Basto, in the Braga District, Portugal. Built on a rocky spur overlooking the former Vila de Basto, it was one of the main defensive and administrative centres of the Terras de Basto. Its construction is generally dated to the late 10th or early 11th century, during the period of the County of Portugal, before the formation of the Kingdom of Portugal, in a context of expanding castle-building in Western Europe. The castle has been classified as a National Monument since 15 March 1946.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Celorico de Basto, Portugal
- Coordinates
- 41.36361, -8.05194
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q5049748
What is Castle of Arnóia?
Castle of Arnóia is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Igreja de São Domingos (Amarante), megalithic site of Outeiro de Gregos, Capela de São Torcato, Castle of Guimarães.
Where is Castle of Arnóia?
Castle of Arnóia is in Celorico de Basto, Portugal. Coordinates: 41.36361, -8.05194.
How do I get to Castle of Arnóia?
Castle of Arnóia is at Celorico de Basto, Portugal (41.36361, -8.05194). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.