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| Castelo de Montalegre | |
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| Montalegre, Portugal | |
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| Type | Medieval fortress |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Portuguese Republic |
| Condition | Intact |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1279-1325 |
| Built by | Dinis of Portugal |
| Events | Portuguese Restoration War |
The Montalegre Castle is a Portuguese medieval castle and National monument in Montalegre, Vila Real.
41°49′34″N7°47′28″W / 41.826°N 7.791°W
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Centro Desportivo e Cultural de Montalegre is a Portuguese Sport and Football club based in the parish of Montalegre in the Vila Real District. It was founded in 1964 and currently plays in the Liga 3, third tier of Portuguese football. They currently play at the Estádio Dr. Diogo Alves Vaz Pereira.
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