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Monuments in Cartaxo

Capela do Senhor dos Passos

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Rua Mouzinho de Albuquerque, 25
2070-104, Cartaxo

Cartaxo

Its construction likely date from the first half of the 16th century, dedicated to our Lady of the Annunciation, consisting of nave, chancel and Bell Tower. The image of Our Lord of the Steps can be seen in the high altar. The paintings of the main Chapel represent São Benedito and São Brás.

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Purificação

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Rua da Igreja
2070-403, Pontével

Cartaxo

Parish Church of angled gable façade, with Bell Tower located near. It has a single nave with a wooden ceiling and vaulted chancel. Two 16th century sinks stand out, being the oitavada font, in breach of the Arrábida. The temple presents the 17th century reform elements, tiles and carpet type "standard", gilt, paintings and pulpit, and some earlier elements.

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Expectação / Igreja Matriz de Valada

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Largo da Igreja
2070-514, Valada

Cartaxo

Religious monument composed of nave, chancel and Bell Tower. Over the centuries has undergone several renovations. The last date of the 20th century. Inside, the highlight goes to the font, without base or shaft and the Renaissance altarpiece, where you can see paintings of Annunciation, Adoration of the Angels, visitation and presentation at the Time.

Poço de São Bartolomeu

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Largo de São Bartolomeu
2070-561, Vale da Pinta

Cartaxo

Quadrangular pit, in stone, with connection to a water fountain that served to water your animals. Has dome and next to the entrance is a small niche.

Estátua de Marcelino Mesquita

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Praça 15 de Dezembro
2070-050, Cartaxo

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Marcelino Antonio da Silva Mesquita was born in Cartaxo, in 1856. Despite having a degree in medicine, was in the letters found its splendor. They join their dramatic work to the period which is positioned between the final phase of naturalism and the neorromântico period, but his legacy also has comic works and contemporary theatre. Died in 1919.

Monumento Comemorativo à Batalha de Ourique

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Rua 29 de Janeiro
2070-628, Vila Chã de Ourique

Cartaxo

Monument of white marble, flanked by a construction site, located in the square which lies behind the Church to remember the battle of Ourique, fought between d. Afonso Henriques and the Muslims, in 1139.

Cruzeiro do Cartaxo

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Largo de São João Baptista
2070-039, Cartaxo

Cartaxo

The column has the forend torso and the capital ediculado with carved representations of scenes from the Passion. The cross features a face Christ and in the hereafter, our Lady.

Igreja de São João Baptista / Igreja Matriz do Cartaxo

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Largo de São João Baptista
2070-039, Cartaxo

Cartaxo

This church was built in 1552 and rebuilt in the XVII century. On the 23rd April 1909 there was an earth shake that ruined the church tower and therefore it was destroyed. The walls are covered with tiles representing S. João Baptista life.

Palácio dos Chavões

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Vila Chã de Ourique
2070, Vila Chã de Ourique

Cartaxo

This lordly house origins remount to the Middle age and it underwent several transformations during the 17th and 19th centuries. A profusion of towers, glazed tiles, busts, niches and paintings show us this manor house importance which was the residence for Unhão Counts and Nisa Marquises.

Hospital de Santa Cruz / Santa Casa da Misericórdia do Cartaxo

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Rua São Sebastião, 30
2070-074, Cartaxo

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