CEAMA

The Beiras


This annex of the Museu Histórico Militar illustrates the construction of the fortress. However, you'll need to understand Portuguese to decipher the explanations and follow the video.


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2. Museu Histórico Militar de Almeida

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4. Siega Verde

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5. Miradouro Sapinha

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6. Castelo de Marialva

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7. Marialva

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8. Murallas

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