The Traitors Gate at Moorish Castle

The Traitors Gate at Moorish Castle

The traitors gate is thought to be a secret passage for escape or to bring in reinforcements undetected. It is called a traitors gate after the fact that in other castles and prisons, similar doors were used for traitors to enter.

• Date: 8 November 2009
• Photographer: GregW: gallery
• Uploaded: 16th Nov 2009
• Location: Sintra, Portugal: gallery
• Tags: moorish_castle
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Nearby accommodation: 2 Squared Hostel

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