Paderne Castle

Portugal

Paderne Castle, Portugal
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spring and autumn
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A rammed-earth Almohad castle in the Algarve hills, its taipa walls and horseshoe-arched gate among the best-preserved Islamic military remains in Portugal. It features on the national coat of arms as one of seven castles.

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