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Paderne Castle
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- Name
- Paderne Castle
- Continent
- EUROPE
- Alt Name:
- Castelo de Paderne
- Country:
- Portugal
- Period:
- The Moors
- Sub-Region:
- Southern Europe
- Date:
- 1000AD - 1099AD
- City/Town:
- Paderne
- Figure:
- -
- Resorts:
- Paderne,
The Algarve,
Albufeira,
- Related:
- Silves Castle, Silves Archaeological Museum,
about Paderne Castle
Paderne Castle (Castelo de Paderne) was originally built as a Moorish stronghold during the period of the Almohad dynasty. While Paderne Castle dates back to the eleventh and twelfth centuries, the site on which it was constructed has a history which may stretch as far back as Roman times.
In 1248, Paderne Castle was taken from the Moors by the forces of Dom Paio Peres Correia, a commander in the armies of Portuguese King Afonso III.
Now a picturesque reddish-brown ruin, Paderne Castle is one of the seven castles shown on the Portuguese flag.
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contact details
Address: Off Via Infante de Sagres, 8200 Albufeira, Portugal
Phone: Contact local tourist office
E-Mail: info@visitportugal.com
useful information
Directions:
Paderne Castle is located off Route Via Infante de Sagres, approx 2 miles south of Paderne.
Ticket Information:
Links:
http://www.visitportugal.com/NR/exeres/02950EBB-0B28-4E16-9A89-54D63FC4D679,frameless.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paderne_Castle
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