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On November, 26 1809 the French troops guided by Kellerman defeated the Spanish troops led by the Duke of the Parque.
This castle had six towers but only one has survived to the present day: the Homage Tower.
Mornings: 10:00 to 14:00 h
Afternoons/evenings: 16:00h to 19:30h
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Tlf: +34 923 30 00 15
info@villaalbadetormes.com
http://www.villaalbadetormes.com/ficha1.asp?
Castillo de los Duques de Alba Calle Castillo, s/n 37800 | Alba de Tormes, SALAMANCA
General 2€ and groups 1€
On July, 22 1812 the hills of Arapiles in Salamanca witnessed the French army defeat under the general Marmont’s command
Every Thursday and Saturday: 10:30h to 14:00h
Móvil: +34 615 537 288
Móvil: +34 676 341 148
info@sitiohistoricolosarapiles.com
www.sitiohistoricolosarapiles.com
C/Salas Pombo, 20, 37796 | Arapiles, SALAMANCA
General 2€ and groups 1 €
It is known for being the place of the Battle of Coa celebration and recreation, which took place on July, 24 when the French forces had to withdraw before the advance of the British troops, captained by Michael Ney to put siege to Almeida
+351 271 570 020
Fax:+351 275 570 021
geral@turismodocentro.pt
http://www.turismodocentro.pt http://www.visitcentrodeportugal.com.pt
Portas de São Francisco 6350 - 130 | Almeida, PORTUGAL
Almeida History and Military museum is placed in Almeida ancient “Casamatas”, underground galleries built in the 18th century in order to offer military protection. There are twenty rooms and corridors in this space. The museum is an interactive space that reconstitutes Portugal’s History, emphasising in the Peninsular War, the French invasions and the siege of Almeida.
Summer times:
From the 1st of Mayo to the 30th of September: 10:00h to 12:30h 14:00h a 18:30h
+351 271 571 229
museu.militar@cm-almeida.pt
https://www.centerofportugal.com/es/entity/museo-historico-militar-de-almeida/
Rua da Muralha 6350–123 | Almeida, PORTUGAL
Wellington against Napoleon. This is one of the largest and best-preserved palaces in the town. Its interior part has been recently refurbished. It is used for cultural purposes and the exhibition “Wellington against Napoleon” can be visited.
Visitors can access to the interior of the building and visit its exhibitions
PENINSULAR WAR EXHIBITION: Free guide tours every weekend at midday.
From Monday to Saturday: 11:30h to 13:45h – 16:30h to 18h
Sunday mornings: 11:00h to 14:00h
http://turismociudadrodrigo.com/horarios-de-visita-palacio-de-los-aguila/
The Battle of Bussaco took place on November 27, 1810. It marks the beginning of the end of the Peninsular War. The French troops had a large number of casualties whereas the alliance between British and Portuguese armies was less affected.
+351 231 927464
turismo@cm-mortagua.pt
https://www.cm-mortagua.pt/modules.php?name=Sections&sop=viewarticle&artid=13
Rua Dr. João Lopes de Morais, nº 46, PORTUGAL
The Alliance between British and Portuguese armies, commanded by Wellington, battled against the Napoleonic army in the Battle of Bussaco, which is considered one of the most important battles in the Peninsular War and took place on November 27, 1810.
This military museum helps us to remember that ephemeris.
+351 218842477
+351 218842330
info@mail.exercito.pt
http://www.exercito.pt/pt/quem-somos/organizacao/ceme/vceme/dhcm/bu%c3%a7aco
Morada: Rua do Museu de Artilharia 1149-065 | Lisboa, PORTUGAL
In 1809, Wellington ordered the building of this group of 152 defensive fortifications in order to preserve the capital of the country against the French invader. They are also known as “The Defensive Lines”, stopped the arrival of André Massena’s army to Portugal and also they were the ultimate cause of his withdrawal in Portugal.
+351 261 942 296
cilt@cm-sobral.pt
http://www.cilt.pt/en
Praça Doutor Eugénio Dias, 12 2590-016 | Sobral de Monte Agraço, PORTUGAL
General 3€
The Battle of Vimeiro was one of the British army most important victories. Not only it put an end to the 1st French Invasion, which started in 1807, but also defeated the Napoleonic troops, considered invincible until that moment.
Tlf: +351 261 988 471
Telem: +351 910 084 726
cibatalhavimeiro@cm-lourinha.pt
http://www.cm-lourinha.pt/cibvpaginaentrada
Rua do Monumento, n.º 17-A Vimeiro 2530-835 | Vimeiro, PORTUGAL
General 3€
The existence of a Museum of the Cavalry Weapon has its origin in an Official provision of 1 March 1899 with the express purpose of gathering all the documents, weapons and objects that remind the glories of the Spanish Cavalry.
Tlf: +34 983 35 02 00
https://ejercito.defensa.gob.es/unidades/Valladolid/acab/
Paseo Zorrilla, n.º 2 Valladolid, SPAIN