Forgotten History
Castle of the Moors
Lisbon, Portugal
The Castle of the Moors (Portuguese: Castelo dos Mouros) is a hilltop medieval castle located in the central Portuguese civil parish of Santa Maria e São Miguel, in the municipality of Sintra, about 25 km (16 mi) northwest of Lisbon. Built by the Moors in the 8th and 9th centuries, it was an important strategic point during the Reconquista, and was taken by Christian forces after the fall of Lisbon in 1147. It is classified as a National Monument, part of the Sintra Cultural Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Coordinates
- 38.79254, -9.38960
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q1049008
What is Castle of the Moors?
Castle of the Moors is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Fonte da Pipa, Quinta da Regaleira Initiation Well, Capela de São Mamede de Janas, Sanctuary of Peninha.
Where is Castle of the Moors?
Castle of the Moors is in Lisbon, Portugal. Coordinates: 38.79254, -9.38960.
How do I get to Castle of the Moors?
Castle of the Moors is at Lisbon, Portugal (38.79254, -9.38960). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.