Vila e Castelo de Monsaraz
Walled medieval village on top of a hill, with schist-paved streets and white houses, and a 13th-century castle that houses a bullring within the walls. The view reaches the Grande Lago Alqueva and Spain.
Évora · Portugal
In the destination Évora and the Alentejo.
In the photo: Village and Castle of Monsaraz
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The city
Walled medieval village on top of a hill, in the concelho of Reguengos de Monsaraz, about 50 km from Évora. It has two main streets of white houses, a church, a castle with a bullring inside the walls, and views over the Grande Lago Alqueva. The region is known for its dark skies, excellent for stargazing.
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The local experience
Walled medieval village on top of a hill, with schist-paved streets and white houses, and a 13th-century castle that houses a bullring within the walls. The view reaches the Grande Lago Alqueva and Spain.