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Beja Castle
13th-century medieval tower with panoramic views over the Alentejo plain. A mandatory starting point to understand Beja.
About This Place
The Castle of Beja is the city's most emblematic monument. Its Keep, at about 40 meters high, is considered the tallest in the Iberian Peninsula. Climbing its nearly 200 steps is worth every effort, rewarding visitors with an unforgettable 360-degree view over the immense Alentejo plain. An unavoidable landmark of Gothic and Roman military architecture.
Team Tip
Go at the end of the afternoon — the golden light over the fields is breathtaking.
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