Almourol Castle in Portugal was built on a 310-meter-long and 75-meter-wide granite islet in the middle of the Tagus River. Earlier Roman and Moorish structures were completely remodelled in 1171 by the Knights Templar and became part of the Tagus defensive line, designed to control river navigation and protect the border during the Reconquista.
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1129King Afonso Henriques I conquers Almourol Castle.
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1171The reconstruction of Almourol Castle by the Knights Templar is finished.
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1319Almourol Castle is transferred to the Order of Christ.
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1755An earthquake damages Almourol Castle.
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1910Almourol Castle in Portugal becomes a national monument.
