Torre do Castelo de Aguiar de Sousa
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(1 reviews)Aguiar de Sousa, Paredes, Porto Rua do Castelo, Paredes 4580-881 Portugal
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About
This Castle was part of a territorial defence network to which the Asturian kings were particularly attentive. In 995, it was attacked by Almanzor as he was heading towards Braga and Compostela during the Reconquest. It was the seat of a region in the process of territorial reorganisation that occurred during the 11th century, and it was also an important jurisdiction in the 13th century.
At a glance
- Typical visit: about 30 minutes