Tower of Ill-Omen

Category: Military Architecture > Tower

District: Évora > Montemor-o-Novo > Montemor-o-Novo > Moinho do Bispo

Location

The Torre da Má-Hora (Má-Hora Tower) is located in the town of Montemor-o-Novo, in the municipality of the same name, in the heart of Alentejo. Specifically, it is situated in the Moinho do Bispo area, an area that is part of the town's historical surroundings. Its position allows it to be a notable element in the landscape, contributing to the distinctive silhouette of the ancient fortification to which it belongs.

Historical Legacy

This tower is one of the remnants of the medieval defense that marked Montemor-o-Novo throughout the centuries. Being part of the walled structure that once protected the town, the Torre da Má-Hora is a testament to the strategic importance of this location in past times. Its architecture reflects the military construction techniques of the era, robust and functional, designed to resist and observe.

A Point of Contemplation

As an integral part of a fortified complex, the Torre da Má-Hora invites contemplation of its solidity and imagination of its defensive function. Its presence helps to reconstruct, in the visitor's mind, the dimension and complexity of the ancient walls. It is a point where time seems to slow down, allowing an immersion in the historical atmosphere of Montemor-o-Novo.

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