Forgotten History
Castle of Silves
Silves, Portugal
The Castle of Silves is a castle in the civil parish of Silves in the municipality of Silves in the Portuguese Algarve. It's believed that the first fortifications were built upon a possible Lusitanian castro, by the Romans or Visigoths. Between the 8th and 13th centuries, the castle was occupied by the Arabs who expanded it, making it one of the best preserved Arab fortifications in Portugal, resulting in its classification as a National Monument in 1910.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Silves, Portugal
- Coordinates
- 37.19099, -8.43791
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q1971757
What is Castle of Silves?
Castle of Silves is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Castle of Alcantarilha, Fort of Our Lady of the Incarnation, Alfanzina Lighthouse, Ponta do Altar Lighthouse.
Where is Castle of Silves?
Castle of Silves is in Silves, Portugal. Coordinates: 37.19099, -8.43791.
How do I get to Castle of Silves?
Castle of Silves is at Silves, Portugal (37.19099, -8.43791). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.