Monsarash Fortress

Monsarache is a small Portuguese fortress town on a hilltop overlooking the vast expanses of Alentejo, vineyards, olive groves, neighboring Spain and the Guadianu River, the natural border of Spain and Portugal.

The city-fortress is located just a few kilometers north of Moran, and also on a mountain. However, unlike the neighboring Palmela and Moran, the entire historical center of the city is located inside the fortress walls and is perfectly preserved, only a few houses stand outside.

In our era, Monsarash in turn belonged to the Romans, Moors, Visigoths and many other tribes. The modern history of the castle in Montsarash begins with the time of the Knights Templar. They in the XIII century were built fortress walls and citadel, and the city took its significant place in the chain of defenses of Portugal.

Now inside the city, through the ancient walls, you can pass unhindered at any time of day or night. To the city wall on the inside adjoins the citadel, also well preserved, with free and free entrance.