Montemor-o-Novo Castle
Long medieval walls on top of the hill enclosing the ruins of the old town, with wide views over the Alentejo.
Historic Landmarks in Montemor-o-Novo
The castle, the Saudação convent, the clock tower, the chapel of Nossa Senhora da Visitação, the São João de Deus church and Escoural cave.
👆 Know more about
Saudação Convent
A former Dominican convent inside the castle walls, now an arts centre with residencies and exhibitions.
€0
Verified: 2026-05-21
👆 Know more about
Clock tower
A medieval tower inside the castle walls, one of the best preserved parts of the old town on the hill.
€0
00:00 – 23:59 • Mon-Sun
Verified: 2026-05-21
👆 Know more about
Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Visitação
A white hilltop chapel with a Manueline-Mudéjar porch and tiled interior, facing the castle.
€0
9:00 – 18:00 • Thu-Tue
Verified: 2026-05-21
Church of São João de Deus
A church built on the house where São João de Deus was born, in the lower town.
Escoural Cave
The only known cave in Portugal with Palaeolithic paintings and engravings of horses and aurochs. Guided visits by booking.