Parques de Portugal

Castro de Pragança

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Discovered in 1893, slightly above Pragança village, this fortified settlement (castro) has been studied by Portuguese and foreign archaeologists. It is thought this important settlement was inhabited from the Copper Age, beginning of the 3rd millennium BC, and continued to be occupied throughout the Bronze and Iron Ages. Note that also has Roman remains.

 

In the 90s, excavations laid bare a semicircular tower of the Copper Age, along the rocky cliff, consisting of an access corridor to the inside and attached a rectangular structure.

 

After undergoing intervention by the municipality of Cadaval, visits are now possible, offering a unique view of the entire western region.

 

The most valuable pieces (the Pragança Treasury) are now on display at the National Archaeological Museum in Lisbon.

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  • Discovered in 1893, slightly above Pragança village, this fortified settlement (castro) has been studied by Portuguese and foreign archaeologists. It is thought this important settlement was inhabited from the Copper Age, beginning of the 3rd millennium BC, and continued to be occupied throughout the Bronze and Iron Ages. Note that also has Roman remains.

     

    In the 90s, excavations laid bare a semicircular tower of the Copper Age, along the rocky cliff, consisting of an access corridor to the inside and attached a rectangular structure.

     

    After undergoing intervention by the municipality of Cadaval, visits are now possible, offering a unique view of the entire western region.

     

    The most valuable pieces (the Pragança Treasury) are now on display at the National Archaeological Museum in Lisbon.

  • Lisboa e Vale do Tejo

  • Cadaval

  • Serra de Montejunto Protected Landscape

  • Yes

  • Access coming from:

    - Cadaval (± 9,7 km) – by N115/N115-1. Turn right to 1º de Dezembro street to Pragança.

    - Alenquer (± 23,5 km) – by N1 and N1-4 to Abrigada. There take Francisco Gorjão street (on the right) to Pragança.

     

    In Pragança go up by 1º de Dezembro street until you see on your left the signs fortificação Pré-histórica.

    GPS: 39.197883, -9.058931

  • Museum or alike

  • On the top of Pragança village.

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  • Enjoy the landscape.

Contacts

Câmara Municipal de Cadaval

Serviço de Turismo

Phone: (00351) 262 777 888 | 916 371 944 | 916 782 628

E-mail: turismo@cm-cadaval.pt

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