Category: Military Architecture > Fortress
District: Faro > Silves > Silves > Almedina
- Part of the defensive complex of the Castle of Silves, located in the city of Silves, in the Algarve, Portugal.
- Built during the Islamic occupation in the 8th century and reached its peak in the 11th century.
- National Monument since 1910, with restoration works carried out in the 1940s.
- Considered one of the most important Muslim fortifications in the country.
- Located on a small hill near the Arade River, allowing control of the region and river navigation.
- Composed of the alcazaba, outer walls (almedina) and village fences.
- Outer walls, secondary walls and the cuirass that reached the banks of the river.
- Village fence with towers and barbican, including the Almedina Gate.
- Preserved parts, such as the City Gate integrated into the street pavement.
- Cisterns due to water scarcity in the alcazaba and almedina.
- Silos for grain storage.
- Urban area developed on the eastern, southern and western slopes, with steep and irregular streets.
- Phases of abandonment and reconstruction after damage caused by earthquakes.
- Reconstruction works during the reigns of D. Dinis, D. Fernando, D. João I, D. Afonso V and D. Manuel I.
- Importance diminished due to the silting up of the Arade River and the growth of coastal cities.
- Traces of the possible residence of Infante D. Henrique and a sugar mill.
- Repair and restoration work campaigns in the 20th century.
- Ongoing archaeological work, including the identification of the Alcaidaria of Infante D. Henrique and discovery of a sugar mill.
- Start of conservation and restoration works on tower 4 and the old Almedina wall in 2021.
- Walls and the Almedina Gate are classified as Property of Public Interest and National Monument, with a special protection zone.
- Part of the defensive complex of the Castle of Silves, located in the city of Silves, in the Algarve, Portugal.
- Built during the Islamic occupation in the 8th century and reached its peak in the 11th century.
- National Monument since 1910, with restoration works carried out in the 1940s.
- Considered one of the most important Muslim fortifications in the country.
- Located on a small hill near the Arade River, allowing control of the region and river navigation.
- Composed of the alcazaba, outer walls (almedina) and village fences.
- Outer walls, secondary walls and the cuirass that reached the banks of the river.
- Village fence with towers and barbican, including the Almedina Gate.
- Preserved parts, such as the City Gate integrated into the street pavement.
- Cisterns due to water scarcity in the alcazaba and almedina.
- Silos for grain storage.
- Urban area developed on the eastern, southern and western slopes, with steep and irregular streets.
- Phases of abandonment and reconstruction after damage caused by earthquakes.
- Reconstruction works during the reigns of D. Dinis, D. Fernando, D. João I, D. Afonso V and D. Manuel I.
- Importance diminished due to the silting up of the Arade River and the growth of coastal cities.
- Traces of the possible residence of Infante D. Henrique and a sugar mill.
- Repair and restoration work campaigns in the 20th century.
- Ongoing archaeological work, including the identification of the Alcaidaria of Infante D. Henrique and discovery of a sugar mill.
- Start of conservation and restoration works on tower 4 and the old Almedina wall in 2021.
- Walls and the Almedina Gate are classified as Property of Public Interest and National Monument, with a special protection zone.
Coordinates DD: 37.1887046,-8.4394859
Coordinates DMS: 37°11'19.3"N 08°26'22.1"W
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