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Insider Tips: Where to find Portugal's most picturesque castles
Scenic strongholds you must see
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Portugal is studded with amazing castles. These centuries-old buildings, many in an excellent state of preservation, are unique reminders of an earlier age when the nation was under constant threat from external forces and unfriendly neighbors. But where in the country can you find the most scenic strongholds?
Browse this gallery and lay siege to some of the most picturesque castles in the land.
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