Eagles Tower

Location

- Situated in the village of Águias, parish of Brotas, in the municipality of Mora, district of Évora.

- Near the Divor River and the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora das Brotas.

History

- Built from 1520 by D. Nuno Manuel, chief guard of King D. Manuel I.

- Probably built on top of an older structure.

- Served as a place of rest for noblemen during hunts.

Current Status

- Requires urgent intervention and restoration.

- In an advanced state of degradation, currently in private hands.

Heritage

- Classified as a National Monument since 1910.

- Received repair works in 1978 by the Directorate-General of Buildings and National Monuments (DGEMN).

Architectural Features

- Manueline style.

- Square structure with approximately 18 meters on each side and 20 meters in height.

- Built in masonry, ashlar, and granite stonework.

- Four internal floors with square windows.

- Original covering in a parapet walk or terrace, with merlons and machicolated balconies at the corners.

Interior

- Ground floor: large hall with ribbed vaulting.

- Second floor: noble hall with a large fireplace and ribbed vaulting, with adjoining divisions.

- Third and fourth floors: without internal divisions, covered by lowered dome vaults.

Regional Importance

- One of the most important examples of Manueline towers in the region, along with others such as the Torre do Esporão and Solar da Camoeira.