Castle of Alvito

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Castle of Alvito (Portuguese : Castelo de Alvito) is a medieval castle in the civil parish in Alvito, municipality of Alvito, the Portuguese district of Beja.

It is classified as a National Monument.

41°18′04″N8°37′02″W / 41.30111°N 8.61722°W / 41.30111; -8.61722


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