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The castle of Leiria was built by D. Afonso Henriques in the 12th century to create a line of defence against the Arabs. The keep (Tower of Menagem) was begun in the 14th century. It was badly damaged during the French invasion, and restored in the early 20th century.
The Castle of Leiria is a medieval castle in the civil parish of Leiria, Pousos, Barreira e Cortes, municipality of Leiria, Beira Litoral.
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