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House of Penedo or House of the Moors or Tower House Nogueira do Cravo

Category: Civil Architecture > Building

District: Coimbra > Oliveira do Hospital > Nogueira do Cravo

Location

, It is located in the village of Nogueira do Cravo, municipality of Oliveira do Hospital, Portugal.

History

, Built on ancient Muslim and Visigothic structures.

, Known as Casa dos Mouros (House of the Moors), as it is believed to have been built during Arab rule between the 8th and 9th centuries.

, Originally used as a watchtower.

Structure

, The name Casa do Penedo (House of the Rock) is due to its main body in the shape of a tower, set on a large granite boulder.

, Maintenance and restoration between 1994 and 2009 ensured the conservation, safety and habitability of the building.

Characteristics

, Preserves ancient features and historical decoration, offering a journey through time.

, Located in a quiet village, ideal for those looking for rest and escape from daily routine.

Experience

, Perfect for history and architecture lovers.

, Provides a unique environment, mixing modern comfort with a historical atmosphere.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt

Coordinates DD: 40.33618724507928,-7.87958920019379
Coordinates DMS: 40°20'10.3"N 07°52'46.5"W

Weather Nogueira do Cravo  Weather Nogueira do Cravo

Tuesday, 05
Scattered clouds
21° | 41°
Scattered clouds
Wednesday, 06
Overcast clouds
22° | 38°
Overcast clouds
Thursday, 07
Few clouds
19° | 38°
Few clouds
Friday, 08
Clear sky
18° | 36°
Clear sky
Saturday, 09
Broken clouds
15° | 33°
Broken clouds

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