The Castle of Lindoso

Lindoso Castle was constructed during the reign of D. Alfonso III, around the year 1250, to integrate its defense policy in the border areas, which were extended in the reign of King Dionysius. This castle played a sinificant role during the War of Restoration of Independence of Portugal, and it went through many periods of modernization. Since the late 19th century it lost its military importance, was abandoned and in decline. Since the 70s it was classified as a national monument and went through restoration and now is used for cultural activities promoted by the municipality, through the National Park of Peneda-Gerês and the Museu Militar do Porto.