the small mediaeval town of Ourém

The small medieval town of Ourém, located at 11 kms from Fátima

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Castle of Ourém

The two towers flanking the entrance are located in the front right, with the ruins of the large palace of Count Afonso just behind them. The oldest portions of the castle are located in the back left of the image.

the mediaeval town of Ourém






























After reaching its peak in the 15th century, the town entered a period of relative decadence. The town and castle were greatly damaged by the 1755 Lisbon earthquake and the Napoleonic Invasions.

Nuno Alvares Pereira

Nuno Alvares Pereira
Winner comandant of wars against Castilla