Lamego Castle
Castelo de Lamego
A medieval castle on the hilltop of the old town, retaining a 13th-century keep and a rare underground cistern from the Moorish era.
Lamego Castle stands at the highest point of the old town. It dates back to the Moorish period, and the surviving keep was built in the 13th century, while the walls enclose narrow medieval lanes. The most distinctive feature is a vaulted underground cistern, considered one of the best-preserved medieval water cisterns in Portugal, though it has limited opening hours. Climbing the keep offers views of the sanctuary stairway and the surrounding hills. Entry is free or charges a small fee, and it is about a 10-minute uphill walk from the cathedral.
Opening hours
Main tower approx. 10:00–18:00; closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Lamego Museum
- Lamego Cathedral
- Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies, Lamego
- Quinta da Pacheca
- Douro River Cruise
- Douro Historic Train & Douro Line
- Douro Museum
- Quinta do Vallado