Terena – Alandroal
Description
Terena Castle is on top of a hill located between the Alcaide and Lucefécit streams, and overlooking the village that gives it its name.
Terena Castle had its town Charter in 1262, by the royal knight Gil Martins and his wife, D. Maria João.
After the Revolution of 1383-85, D. João I (1385-1423) donated the town of Terena and its castle to the Patronage of the Order of Avis.
Between the end of the 15th century and the first decades of the 16th century, Terena Castle underwent new reconstruction works.
Contrary to what happened in the other fortresses included in this event, during the Portuguese Independence War of “Restauração” (1640-1668), Terena Castle did not benefit from a reconstruction and modernization campaign.
In the following centuries, this fortress was progressively abandoned. In the 18th century, the 1755 earthquake caused serious damage to the castle’s structure.
Since 1946, Terena Castle has been considered a National Monument.
Between 2000 and 2002, the annual meeting of the international association of medieval historical creation societies, Inter-Medieval, was held at Terena Castle.
Locations
Program:
Theme:
The Portuguese Revolution of
1383-85 / Treaty of Windsor – Route of the
Constable and Avis Dynasty:
November 9th – Saturday
13h00 às 18h00
Historical reenactment – Castle of Terena
21h30
Period music concert – Santuário da Nª Sª da Boa Nova
November 10th – Sunday
13h00 às 18h00
Historical reenactment – Castle of Terena
With the support of:
Where to Sleep
(click for link to the Municipality page)
Where to Eat
(click for link to the Municipality page)
What to do and see
(click for link to the Municipality page)
