Looking out over the Alentejo town of Serpa from the 12th centruy city walls. © IPPAR/António Sacchetti
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Alentejo
Serpa is a sleepy hilltop town in rural Alentejo. Close proximity to the Spanish border gave rise to the construction of thick town walls and a small castle, the remains of which are open to visitors. The castle is of Moorish origin, though it was...