One was built after the expulsion of the Moors, the other to safeguard the Castilian borders; one is merged with the city of Borba, the other is in ruins.
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Sines Castle, built in 1424 by order of King John I, is an imposing medieval fortress erected to defend the Portuguese coast from corsair attacks. This monument is historically significant for its close connection with the famous explorer Vasco da Gama.
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Personally, I think it's one of the most beautiful spots on the South Bank. It has long opening hours and, with e-AAN permission, you can safely fly your drone up to 120 meters. With its origins in the Moorish occupation, it is a true symbol of history in Sesimbra.🏰🚩
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King Denis of Portugal ordered its construction in 1313 to protect and settle the central Alentejo plains. Blog:https://peakd.com/hive-163772/@biologistbrito/a-hidden-gem-viana-do-alentejo-una-joya-oculta-viana-do-alentejo-en-es https://peakd.com/hive-163772/@biologistbrito/a-hidden-gem-viana-do-alentejo-una-joya-oculta-viana-do-alentejo-en-es