Tour of the Fortifications

Campo Maior, Portugal
Est. 9.2km / 3 hrs 4 mins / Map

Castles, architectural structures with essentially defensive features, were usually buildings in a dominant position, both geographically and/or morphologically and with regard to communication routes. The intention was, through effective control of the region where they were located, to limit enemy attacks, thus increasing the territory's defence capacity.

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