Clock Tower (Tentúgal)

Category: Military Architecture > Tower

District: Coimbra > Montemor-o-Velho > Tentúgal

Historical Origin

- Probably built under the order of Infante D. Pedro.

- May have been built on the site of a previous construction.

Original Function

- Served as the clock tower of the Tentúgal Town Hall.

- Currently belongs to the Parish Council.

Structure and Architecture

- Square tower that tapers in height.

- Gothic doorway with a pointed arch and chamfered edges.

Specific Elements

- Gothic window on the south wall of the tower, slightly above the roofs.

- Vertical openings typical of the Gothic style, such as a cruciform arrowslit.

- Crowning with four merlons (projections at the top of the tower).

Age

- Dates from the 15th century, reflecting the medieval architecture of the time.

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