Clock Tower

Category: Military Architecture > Tower

District: Viana do Castelo > Caminha > Caminha > Terreiro

Location

Located in the town of Caminha, district of Viana do Castelo, it is one of the symbols of the municipality.

National Monument

Classified since 1951, it stands out for its historical value.

Origin and History

, The only tower remaining from the ancient gates of the medieval wall.

, Known as the Viana Gate, as it provided access to Viana do Castelo.

, In 1673, a public clock was installed, and it became known as the Clock Tower.

Architecture and Historical Elements

, Square-based tower that was part of the castle's defense.

, Includes a coat of arms and an image of Our Lady of Conception, offered by King D. João IV.

, Bell dated 1610, installed at the top of the tower.

Restoration and Opening to the Public

, In 2008, it underwent renovation work and was transformed into a museum center.

, Includes a renovated internal staircase and entrance through a tunnel in the wall.

What to See Inside

, Model of the ancient wall of Caminha.

, Historical stone from the time of King D. Afonso III.

, Clock mechanism that worked for over a hundred years.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torre_do_Relógio_(Caminha)

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