Castelo of Chaves - Castle and Military Museum

Chaves Castle is in the highest part of the city, next to the Praça de Camões, in the historic center and pedestrian area of ​​Chaves. You have excellent views of the whole city from here. It is surrounded by walls and beautiful gardens, in which the remains of the fortification exhibit as shields or fragments of columns or walls. It was built by the Portuguese king Dinis in the 14th century, and is classified as a National Monument. Currently only the keep is preserved, a quadrangular building and topped by battlements which measure about 28 meters (four floors). Inside you will find the Military Museum, which exhibits military costumes, uniforms, armor, flags, weapons ...