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Monsanto

Name: Monsanto
Address: Portugal

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Aldeia pertencente ao concelho de Idanha-a-Nova, distrito de Castelo Branco.

Perched on a hilltop that oversees all the surrounding horizons, the village of Monsanto has a unique charm that has earned it two titles in the 20th century – the Most Portuguese Village in Portugal in 1938 and Historical Village in 1995. Monsanto is one of the region's main tourist attractions and oﬀers visitors a unique experience. It was granted charters by King Afonso Henriques, King Sancho I, King Sancho II and King Manuel. The oldest part is also the highest point, where the Knights Templar built a wall with the donjon.

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Coordinates

40.038751, -7.115113

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40°02'19.5"N 7°06'54.4"W

UTM

29T 660807 4433760

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