Centum Cellas

Portugal - Castelo Branco

Centum Cellas is a free castles / forts attraction in Castelo Branco, Portugal. Admission is free and open to the public.

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Centum Cellas, also referred to as Centum Cellæ, Centum Celli, or Centum Cœli (and in Portuguese: Centocelas), is a Roman villa rustica that dates back to the 1st century AD, located in the Mount of Santo Antão in Belmonte, Castelo Branco District.

The Centum Cellas Tower in Colmeal da Torre is perhaps the most enigmatic building in the municipality. Its purpose has been the subject of different interpretations over the years: temple, prison, praetorium of a Roman encampment, an inn, a Roman villa...

According to studies after the excavations in the 1990s, it was thought to be a 1st century Roman villa belonging to Lucius Caecilius and his descendent who were farmers and tin miners. The tower had two storeys. There area also traces of other buildings.

The castle has little in the way of amenities, there is limited parking by a side road and a simple sign with basic information about the site.

Frequently asked questions about Centum Cellas

Is Centum Cellas free to visit?

Yes. Centum Cellas is free to visit — there is no entry fee.

Where is Centum Cellas?

Centum Cellas is in Castelo Branco, Portugal. Its address is Belmonte, Castelo Branco District, Portugal.

How do I get to Centum Cellas without a car?

Centum Cellas is at Belmonte, Castelo Branco District, Portugal. Its exact location is shown on the map on this page (coordinates 40.37811943, -7.34028613), so you can plan a walking or public-transport route to it.

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