Marvão: Guided Walking Tour with Castle Entry｜Portugal

Discover Marvão, a fortified city and candidate for UNESCO World Heritage status. Enter through the Ródão Gate and explore the town’s rich history, from Roman times to the present day.

Stroll up Rua de Cima and pay attention to the doors and the secrets they hide. Stop at Largo do Pelourinho and hear about the unique history of this landmark. Then, find out what the two symbols on the Town Hall building mean.

Learn how an old Town Hall functioned, what a Judge of the Court was, what they did, where and how municipal meetings were held, and the famous signatures in cross form.

Continue up Rua do Espírito Santo and hear about the balconies of the Governor's House. In Largo do Espírito Santo, learn about the Santa Casa da Misericórdia, its works, its hospital, its functions, and its church.

On Rua do Castelo, discover an architectural style that only exists in Portugal: the Manueline style. Stop and find out why the train station is so far away.

Finally, go inside the Castle and head up to the keep. Descend to the less well-known part of Marvão and have your camera ready.