Category: Civil Architecture > Historic Centre
District: Castelo Branco > Fundão > Castelo Novo
Castelo de Castelo Novo Castle, or what remains of it, is located at a strategic and elevated point in the heart of the picturesque village of Castelo Novo, in the municipality of Fundão. Its dominant position, typical of medieval fortifications, offers a wide perspective over the surrounding landscape of Beira Interior, characterized by its mountains and valleys.
From this location, visitors can contemplate the granite rooftops of the village that stretch down the hillside, blending harmoniously into the rural landscape and revealing the deep connection between the monument and the settlement that embraces it.
The name "Castelo de Castelo Novo" is a testament to its fundamental importance in the founding and initial development of the locality. The original structure, or the fortification that gave rise to it, would have been the central element around which the village of Castelo Novo began to develop.
Throughout the centuries, this site played a crucial role in the defense and territorial organization of the region. Its remains and its memory tell the story of a past where security was paramount, marking the genesis of a settlement with deep historical roots.
Although Castelo de Castelo Novo Castle is recognized more as the historical core of the village than as an intact medieval fortress, vestiges of its primitive structure can still be discerned within the urban fabric. It is possible that fragments of ancient walls or tower bases are discreetly incorporated into later constructions, silent testimonies to its defensive function.
The surrounding area, which constitutes the historic center of Castelo Novo, features traditional granite architecture, narrow, winding streets, and squares that invite contemplation. The very layout of the older parts of the village reflects the organic growth that occurred around this point of defense and power, imbuing the site with an atmosphere of authenticity and a profound sense of time travel.
Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castelo_de_Castelo_Novo
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.077872869660816, -7.49634753038467
Coordinates DMS: 40°04'40.3"N 07°29'46.9"W
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