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Castelo de Tavira
Tavira, Portugal, Portugal
Castelo de Tavira in Tavira, Portugal, is a medieval fortress with roots in the 11th century under Moorish Almoravid and Almohad rule, featuring rammed-earth walls and a distinctive multi-faceted albarrã tower for defense.
Conquered by Christians in 1242 and expanded by King Dinis around 1292 with a keep tower and Gothic elements, it protected the town from pirates and corsairs as part of a larger walled enclosure. Damaged by the 1755 earthquake, its ruins today include crenellated battlements, corner towers, and gardens offering panoramic views, reflecting a blend of Islamic and Portuguese military architecture.
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Largo Abu-Otmane, 8800-407 Tavira, Portugal
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