Serpa Castle
A medieval castle at the top of town, with a tower toppled by an 18th-century explosion and views over the olive groves.
Historic Landmarks in Serpa
The castle, the old walled town, the church of Santa Maria, the clock tower, the aqueduct and the ethnographic museum.
Walled old town
White lanes, small squares and taverns inside the medieval walls, entered through the Beja gate.
Church of Santa Maria
The old parish church next to the castle, Gothic in origin, with tiles and gilded altars inside.
Clock tower
A medieval tower on the main square, with one of the oldest working clocks in Portugal.
Aqueduct
An aqueduct running along the town walls to the Ficalho palace, with a large chain water wheel.
Verified: 2026-04-06
Ethnographic Museum
A museum of the crafts, tools and rural life of the Alentejo, in an old market building.
Verified: 2026-04-06