Title

Merlons on the battlements, Beja Castle, Beja, Portugal, 2009. Artist: Samuel Magal

Caption

Merlons on the battlements, Beja Castle, Beja, Portugal, 2009. The city of Beja dates back to Roman times, when it became a regional capital under Julius Caesar. Moorish architecture is visible in the cobbled streets and houses of the old town. The castle dates from the 13th century. It was built during the reign of King Denis I of Portugal on the site of a Roman castle added to by the Moors. The most significant aspect of the castle is the imposing Torre de Menagem, now the symbol of Beja, with its battlements and narrow walkway running around the tower. Inside, there are three floors featuring ogival doors and worked vaults. The castle now houses a small military museum.

Date

1955

Credit line

Photo12/Heritage Images/Samuel Magal

Reference

HRM19D76_289

Model release

No

License type

Rights managed

Available size

50,2Mb (2,5Mb) / 17,1in x 11,4in / 5132 x 3421 (300dpi)

Keywords

exterior building buildings architecture country Portugal castle color colour defence medieval fortress fortification rooftop roof location century battlements outside Portuguese merlon mediaeval Middle Ages Thirteenth Century 13th century TGN photograph Sites & Photos Samuel Magal Beja Castle Beja Torre de Menagem Magal Samuel photograph