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Castelo de Torres Novas
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THE CASTLE OF TORRES NOVAS

The area where the Castle of Torres Novas is located changed hands several times, passing either to the Portuguese or to the Muslims. 

When King Afonso Henriques took control of the County of Portugal from his mother and founded the Kingdom of Portugal, he soon began the reconquest against the Muslims. 

However, in the aftermath of the recapture of Lisbon and Santarém in 1148, King Afonso Henriques and his army finally conquered the lands of Torres Novas with its castle. 

It’s possible that after this final conquest of the Castle of Torres Novas, King Afonso Henriques might have ordered to restore it and reinforce its defense.

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