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Torre de Menagem was part of the Alcáçova (military and residential structure), where lived the Captain-General and the family, still serving barracks for the garrison.
The Reception Centre, next to the Tower, has information and is a starting point for visiting the major sites of cultural interest of the Guarda council. Includes an Exhibition of Archaeological Materials. Visits are 40 to 50 min and held 4 times a day with 15/20 people at a time. Visits for groups are made by previous appointment.
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Welcome Center and 'Torre de Menagem' (Guarda)
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Torre de Menagem was part of the Alcáçova (military and residential structure), where lived the Captain-General and the family, still serving barracks for the garrison.The Reception Centre, next to the Tower, has information and is a starting point for visiting the major sites of cultural interest of the Guarda council. Includes an Exhibition of Archaeological Materials. Visits are 40 to 50 min and held 4 times a day with 15/20 people at a time. Visits for groups are made by previous appointment.
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Centro
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Guarda
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Serra da Estrela Nature Park
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Município da Guarda
Identification and Access
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Yes.
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Main access roads to Guarda - A23, A25, N16, N18, N18-1 or N338-1.In Guarda, take Via de Cintura Externa da Guarda / Viceg. Follow the signs Guarda Centro / Castelo.
Contacts, Schedules and other informations
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Fort or similar
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Store
Reception of visitors | information office
Exhibition | interpretation space of natural and cultural values
Viewpoint
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Centro de Receção e Torre de Menagem da Guarda
R. Dona Maria Luísa Godinho
6300-408 GUARDA
E-mail: torre.menagem@mun-guarda.pt
Telephone: (00351) 271 220 728
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9 am - 5 pm.
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1 January, Easter Sunday and Dec. 25.
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No
Tips
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Torre de Menagem is the highest point in Guarda (about 1056 m). Visit the several monuments Guarda has.