Monsanto Village

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Monsanto is a beautiful village built in the Portuguese countryside. Featuring narrow streets carved from rocks and houses between boulders.

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Have you ever been to Monsanto Village?

Monsanto hangs off a mountaintop overlooking the Portuguese countryside. The mountaintop has actually been extremely important strategic position since prehistoric times. It’s crowned by the remains of a Templar castle, which was partially destroyed by an explosion, in the 19th century.

The village has hardly changed in hundreds of years, and enjoys distinction in Portugal as a living museum. Due to this standing, Monsanto cannot be changed and has retained its classic village charm.

Its tiny streets wind at a steep grade past red-roofed cottages tucked against mossy boulders. Some of the boulders are actually fitted with doors, leading to structures carved right into the rocky landscape.

While the mountainous town seems a bit unorthodox, it is actually a unique twist on classic Portuguese architecture.

Walking along the cobbled streets it soon becomes evident that Monsanto is a microcosm of Portugal. The architecture even incorporates the Portuguese Manueline style on a number of buildings and a church. While it certainly represents the classic Portuguese village style, visitors will no doubt be more impressed with the cottages built in boulder chic than medieval Romanesque or Manueline.

What People Are Saying

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"We took this tour and we are happy with the choice. The guide was very kind and the day was relaxed and informative. Monsanto and Piódão are really unique places!"
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"It is worth a visit, in the middle of the mountains, this little typical village is such a wonderful place to go, don't miss it!"

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