J. Gafarot's photos with the keyword: Santiago do Cacém

Happy Wall for Wednesday.

Forever there.

Castelo de Santiago do Cacém. The primitive human occupation of this site dates back to Celtic tribes. At the time of the Romanization of the Iberian Peninsula, the then existing village was called Miróbriga, forming part of the conventual jurisdiction of Pax Júlia (currently Beja). Occupied by the Alans during the first decades of the 5th century, it was abandoned in the 6th century, with the population moving to the neighboring hill, closer to the sea. The new settlement was successively dominated by the Visigoths and, at the beginning of the second decade of the 8th century, by the Muslims, when it came to be known as Kassen.

Wall of Peace.

Day after day.

Castle, Santiago do Cacém.

Santiago do Cacém. The Main Church of Santiago do Cacém, also referred to as the Parish Church of Santiago do Cacém or Church of São Tiago, is a 13th century church, invoking Santiago Maior, located in Santiago do Cacém. The Church of São Tiago has been classified as a National Monument since 1910. The church, attached to the castle of Santiago do Cacém, was founded in the 13th century by the Order of Santiago. Over the years it has undergone several reconstructions.

Castle of Santiago do Cacém.

And now that you don’t have to be perfect, you can be good. - John Steinbeck In Santiago do Cacém we can find one of the most beautiful and oldest castles in our country, which stands out for its medieval architecture and its privileged location, with an incredible panoramic view over the Alentejo plain and the sea. But there is another detail that makes this castle even more special. After all, it's not every day that we find a castle with graves inside, and even more graves of various historical and cultural personalities from the region

Castelo de Santiago do Cacém The primitive human occupation of this site dates back to Celtic tribes. At the time of the Romanization of the Iberian Peninsula, the then existing village was called Miróbriga, forming part of the conventual jurisdiction of Pax Júlia (currently Beja). Occupied by the Alans during the first decades of the 5th century, it was abandoned in the 6th century, with the population moved to the neighboring hill, closer to the sea. The new settlement was successively dominated by the Visigoths and, at the beginning of the second decade of the 8th century, by the Muslims.