Val-Boim Tower or Vale Aboim Tower or Vale de Boim Orchard

Category: Military Architecture > Tower

District: Évora > Portel > Portel > Vinha de Valbom

Location

Located in the Parish and Municipality of Portel, in the District of Évora, Alentejo, Portugal.

History

, Built between the 14th and 15th centuries.

, It served as a communication point between the Castle of Portel and Vera Cruz.

, Some historians suggest it may have been a small manor house.

Classification

, Declared a Property of Public Interest by Decree No. 162 of July 18, 1957.

, Currently owned by private owners (Herdade de Val-Boim).

Current State

, Only three of the original four walls remain.

, Structure at risk of collapse.

Architectural Features

, Typical medieval tower with a square plan.

, Built in stone masonry.

, It has four floors with rectangular windows.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torre_de_Val-Boim

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