Castelo Da Guarda

The Castle of Guarda ( pt, Castelo da Guarda) is a medieval

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in the

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of Guarda,

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of Guarda, the

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district of the same name. It is classified as a

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. Guarda National monuments in Guarda District Guarda Buildings and structures in Guarda, Portugal {{Portugal-castle-stub