Sortelha, Portugal
Surmounted by a castle built on a formidable crag at an altitude of 760 metres, Sortelha still retains its mediaeval appearance intact through the architecture of its rural granite houses.
Historic Villages – Portugal
Twelve villages/towns in Portugal were classified under a 1991 government program called the Historic Villages Program.
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Castelo Novo, Portugal
Castelo Novo, one of the twelve Historic Villages, was built in the 12th century but was badly damaged by the earthquake in 1755.
Trancoso, Portugal
Trancoso parallels the history of Portugal, and it is a town whose narrow streets and stone houses preserve the medieval atmosphere.
Belmonte, Portugal
Belmonte has an important Jewish community since the Jewish persecution that happened during Medieval times.
Linhares da Beira, Portugal
Welcome to Linhares da Beira, Portugal’s hidden gem nestled in the heart of the Serra da Estrela mountains.
Piodão, Portugal
Piodão, a picturesque village nestled in the heart of Portugal’s Serra do Açor, is one of the twelve Historical Villages.