Monsanto Castle & Santa Maria do Castelo Chapel / Riding Portugal

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We finally arrived at the castle :-)
The view is breathtaking and the imagination begins to work.
Monsanto Castle, located at the top of the rocky hill, is a historical and cultural landmark in Portugal, which offers us a stunning view of the landscape that surrounds us. Its construction dates back to the medieval period, initially being built in the 12th century, during the reign of D. Afonso Henriques, the first king of Portugal. This castle was a crucial fortress in the defense of the territory against the invasions of the Moors and later during the border disputes with the Kingdom of León.

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Chegamos finalmente ao castelo :-)
A vista é de cortar a respiração e a imaginação começa a trabalhar.
O Castelo de Monsanto, situado no alto da colina rochosa, é um marco histórico e cultural de Portugal, que nos brinda com uma vista deslumbrante sobre a paisagem que nos rodeia. A sua construção remonta ao período medieval, sendo construido inicialmente no século XII, no reinado de D. Afonso Henriques, o primeiro rei de Portugal. Este castelo foi uma fortaleza crucial na defesa do território contra as invasões dos mouros e mais tarde durante as disputas fronteiriças com o Reino de Leão.


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Over the centuries, it underwent several modifications and improvements, especially during the reign of D. Dinis and D. Fernando. Strategically located, it allowed control of the region's commercial and military routes, making it a vital point in the kingdom's defense.
As time passed, the castle's military importance diminished, but it continued to be a symbol of resistance. In the 17th century, during the Restoration War, it was used again for defensive purposes. However, after this time, it went into decline, until, in the 20th century, restoration works were carried out that preserved its structure and highlighted its historical value.

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Ao longo dos séculos,sofreu diversas modificações e melhorias, especialmente durante o reinado de D. Dinis e D. Fernando. Localizado estrategicamente permitia controlar as rotas comerciais e militares da região, fazendo dele um ponto vital na defesa do reino.
Com o passar do tempo, a importância militar do castelo diminuiu, mas ele continuou a ser um símbolo de resistência. No século XVII, durante a Guerra da Restauração, foi novamente utilizado para fins defensivos. No entanto, após esta época, entrou em declínio, até que, no século XX, foram realizadas obras de restauro que preservaram a sua estrutura e destacaram o seu valor histórico.


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We climbed the first staircase and found a very tall square with stairs to the wall.
We continue and after passing through a new "door" we have the Chapel of Santa Maria do Castelo on our right side. We managed to get some photos through the windows but without being able to go in there.
In the middle of the enclosure we see a well called a cistern (although the cisterns were located at the top of the citadel), which was used to supply water to the population.

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Subimos a primeira escadaria e encontramos um largo bastante alto com escadas para a muralha.
Prosseguimos e após passar uma nova "porta" temos no imediato ao nosso lado direito a Capela de Santa Maria do Castelo. Conseguimos algumas fotos através das janelas mas sem lá poder entrar.
No meio do recinto vemos um poço que é a chamada cisterna (contudo as cisternas estavam localizadas no topo da cidadela), e que servia para abastecer água à população.


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We went to the left side, went up another flight of stairs and were in the citadel.
Consisting of a walled courtyard with a single door, we find here the keep, isolated from the walls and located in the highest part of the fortification, allowing shooting over the walls. The tower had a quadrangular plan and the ground floor had no door. In 1815, the tower, which at some point was converted into a magazine, exploded, leaving only the mark of its delimitation in the living rock.

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Seguimos para o lado esquerdo, subimos mais um lance de escadas e estávamos na citadela.
Consistindo num pátio murado com uma única porta encontramos aqui a torre de menagem, isolada dos muros e localizada na parte mais alta da fortificação, permitindo disparar por cima das muralhas. A torre tinha planta quadrangular e o andar térreo não tinha porta. Em 1815, a torre, que algures no tempo foi convertida em paiol, explodiu, restando apenas a marca da sua delimitação na rocha viva.


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The last place we were going to visit corresponded to one of the greatest scenes in the series (House of Dragon) and where the image of the Dragon appears.
Today, Monsanto Castle is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors who want to explore its ruins and enjoy the panoramic views. The legends and stories associated with the castle, such as the famous legend of the “Miracle of Monsanto”, (which I already told you here) in which the population resisted a long siege, releasing the last heifer to deceive the enemies about their reserves, continue to delight and inspire visitors.

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O ultimo local que iamos visitar era correspondente a umas das grandes cenas da série (House of Dragon)e onde aparece a imagem do Dragão.
Hoje, o Castelo de Monsanto é um destino turístico popular, atraindo visitantes que desejam explorar as suas ruínas e apreciar a vista panorâmica. As lendas e histórias associadas ao castelo, como a famosa lenda do “Milagre de Monsanto”, (que já vos contei aqui) em que a população resistiu a um longo cerco, lançando a última bezerra para enganar os inimigos sobre as suas reservas, continuam a encantar e a inspirar os visitantes.


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This castle is not only a testament to Portugal's military past, but also a monument that celebrates the region's identity and culture.
Tomorrow, as promised, I'll bring you a view of Monsanto, but at night!

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Este castelo não é apenas um testemunho do passado militar de Portugal, mas também um monumento que celebra a identidade e a cultura da região.
Amanha trago como prometido uma vista sobre Monsanto mas à noite !


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I hope you enjoyed.
See you around.
Wishing you much peace and health

Those who pass by us do not go alone. They leave a bit of themselves, taking a piece of us."
Author: Antoine de Saint-Exupery, The Little Prince.

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Text & Photography by @Onyfest

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An excellent photographic work of the Mosanto Castle and Chapel of Santa Maria do Castelo. As you say, these structures are not only a testimony of Portugal's military past, but also monuments that celebrate the identity and culture of an entire people. Greetings, @onyfest

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