Castle of Chaves

Summary

Castle of Chaves (Portuguese: Castelo de Chaves) is a medieval castle situated in the civil parish of Santa Maria Maior, in the municipality of Chaves, district of Vila Real.

Castle of Chaves
Castelo de Chaves
Vila Real, Alto Trás-os-Montes, Chaves in Portugal
Coordinates41°44′22.6″N 7°28′18.6″W / 41.739611°N 7.471833°W / 41.739611; -7.471833
TypeCastle
Site information
OwnerPortuguese Republic
Open to
the public
Public
Site history
Built78 B.C.
MaterialsGranite, Wood, Tile, Stone

It is classified as a National Monument.