Forgotten History
Castle of Carrazeda (ruins)
Carrazeda de Anciaes, Portugal
The Castle of Carrazeda de Ansiães (Portuguese: Castelo de Carrazeda de Ansiães), normally shortened to Castle of Ansiães, is a medieval castle in the civil parish of Lavandeira, municipality of Carrazeda de Ansiães of Portugal. The castle ruins, whose structure is easy to reconstitute, includes a few peculiarities, such as small Traitors' Gate alongside the keep tower, and remnants of barbicans along the walls, in addition to examples of primitive cisterns in relative good state (although obstructed). The Castle of Ansiães and that of Vila Flor complement each other: both implanted in a protected zone, on small plateaus between cordillera and three peaks.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Carrazeda de Anciaes, Portugal
- Coordinates
- 41.20288, -7.30546
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q5050371
What is Castle of Carrazeda (ruins)?
Castle of Carrazeda (ruins) is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Anta de Vilarinho da Castanheira, Castle of Vila Flor, Castelo de Torre de Moncorvo, Dólmen da Capela de Nossa Senhora do Monte.
Where is Castle of Carrazeda (ruins)?
Castle of Carrazeda (ruins) is in Carrazeda de Anciaes, Portugal. Coordinates: 41.20288, -7.30546.
How do I get to Castle of Carrazeda (ruins)?
Castle of Carrazeda (ruins) is at Carrazeda de Anciaes, Portugal (41.20288, -7.30546). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.