Portuguese History: Castles, Cities and Overseas Fortresses

Portuguese history can be followed through walled towns, royal residences, cathedrals and maritime defences. In Portugal, these buildings preserve medieval foundations alongside later rebuilding and expansion. Surviving Portuguese fortifications in places such as Muscat and Qeshm extend the collection overseas, where they form part of longer local histories. Explore the sites map for these structures and the articles explaining their plans, construction and subsequent alterations.