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Monuments in Santarém
Palácio de Eugénio Silva / Câmara Municipal de Santarém
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Largo do Município
2000-027, Santarém
This building has classical lines and it is a fine example from the Manor houses civil architecture from the 17th century, presenting elegant and sober façades. Inside, stands out the“Noble Room” as well as the “Councillors Virtues Room”. Presently it is Santarém City Hall.
Mercado Municipal de Santarém
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Rua Doutor Jaime Figueiredo, 22
2005, Santarém
Localizado perto do Tribunal da cidade, é uma construção de 1930 que sobressai pelo interessante e extenso conjunto de painéis de azulejos. Ao todo, são 55 os painéis figurativos a que se juntam oito decorativos, feitos na antiga Fábrica de Sacavém, e que apresentam motivos de propaganda turística e regional. O edifício, que tem uma distinta linguagem arquitetónica, foi construído no local onde durante séculos se realizou o antigo mercado ao ar livre, naquela que era conhecida como Praça Velha.
Fonte das Figueiras
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Calçada das Figueiras
2000, Santarém
Medieval fountain also designed Fonte Mourisca, with a porch with three ogival arches and characterized for the decoration of its crowing in pointed battlements.
Igreja de São Nicolau
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Largo Ramiro Nobre
2000-039, Santarém
Originally Gothic, the current structure from São Nicolau church is the consequence of a mannerist renewal occurred after the 1600 fire. The tombs here are from João Afonso, King Dom João I counsellor and founder of the most important hospital in the Town, and from Fernão Rodrigo Redondo, an important Nobleman, both tombs are included on the classification as a National Monument.
Torre das Cabaças ou Cabaceiro
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Rua Engenheiro Zeferino Sarmento
2000-121, Santarém
This tower is, in fact, a Clock tower; the popular designation calabash tower comes from the clay calabashes that served to amplify the bell sound. Although the mechanism of the clock has been modernized, this tower is set on the first generation of clock towers in Portugal. From the top of its 126 metres it is possible to see the urban net of Santarém and the fields surrounding it. Nowadays it shelters the Núcleo Museológico do Tempo.
Muralhas e Portas de Santarém
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Jardim das Portas do Sol
2000, Santarém
From the former defensive walls in Santarém that in other times possessed fourteen doors and hatch, today it only remains some vestiges in some parts of the city. It can be observed next to the Sol (Sun) door with three small towers, on the proximity of Traição (Betrayal) door and several other things spread through the city. From the former doors the one who still exist are Santiago, Sun, Leiria and the Palace (Paço) which are a small sample from what the town used to be.
Castelo de Alcanede
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Rua da Encosta do Castelo
2025, Alcanede
The primitive Castle, rebuilt in the 13th century, suffered considerable damage in the 1531 earthquake. In 1954 there were works to consolidate the cloths between walls conserved integrally, the adarves and the Merlons, part of the keep and the Barbican. Juxtaposed to the main door there is an interesting sculpture, representing three castles and an eagle.
Sé de Santarém
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Praça Sá da Bandeira, 1
2000-135, Santarém
Is a Mannerist character building, evident in the austere and sober façade. In the interior, especially the work of gilt and tile flooring, characteristic of the Portuguese Baroque art during the 20th century. XVIII. the see is integrated in the architectural ensemble of the Patriarchal Seminary, delivered to the Jesuits in the 17th century. XVII.
Igreja e Claustro do Convento de São Francisco
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Rua 31 de Janeiro
2000-142, Santarém
This building was constructed between 1242 and 1260 with regal support from D. Sancho II and D. Afonso III it was enlarged by D. Dinis and D. Fernando. It was here that in 1477, D. João was acclaimed king of Portugal and in 1580 here took place the Court. In 1834 after the extinction of the Religious Orders the Convent was desecrated and rather misused. In 1940 a fire caused damages into the building. Extensive work has been trying to return dignity to this Convent.
Igreja da Graça / Igreja de Santo Agostinho
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Largo Pedro Álvares Cabral
2000-109, Santarém
Formerly a convent of gracianos Friars of St. Augustine, the construction of this Church began in 1380 just having been completed in the following century. Characteristic example of the Gothic style, this temple boasts a beautiful and harmonious facade with a magnificent portal in which an arc points to the unique rosacea. Note that here lies the tomb of Pedro Álvares Cabral, discoverer of Brazil.