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Monuments in Almada
Fortaleza da Torre Velha / Torre de São Sebastião de Caparica
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Porto Brandão
2825, Porto Brandão
Fortress prior to the Belém Tower intended, together with it, to protect the entire Tagus area. It is considered the oldest Portuguese maritime defense fortification.
Solar dos Zagallos
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Largo António Piano Júnior
2815-716, Almada
First floor palatial house with entrance patio, access staircase to the two noble halls (built to receive King D. João VI). In the beautiful garden, the avenue and the tiled benches stand out. It currently has a Traditional Arts Center that promotes various cultural initiatives, namely exhibitions, concerts, recitals and initiatives for the little ones.
Casa da Cerca
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Rua da Cerca
2800-050, Almada
Situated on top of a cliff, Casa da Cerca has a privileged view of the Tagus River. It is part of a set called "Quinta da Cerca", considered the most characteristic example of 18th century civil architecture in the city of Almada. This is where the Contemporary Art Center works, which regularly hosts individual, group and thematic exhibitions.
Convento dos Capuchos
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Rua Miradouro dos Capuchos
2825, Caparica
Convent built by D. Lourenço Pires de Távora in 1558. It has a façade surrounded by corners topped off in the acroteria by flames and an interior porch with three arches. The large window of the choir is topped by a niche with a clay sculpture. In the galilee, tile panels stand out. Located in the area of the Protected Landscape of Arriba Fóssil da Costa de Caparica, from there you can contemplate the landscape of the coast of Lisbon, Estoril and Cascais.
Santuário Nacional de Cristo Rei
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Avenida Cristo Rei
2800-058, Almada
With open arms 133 meters above the level of the Tagus River, the Sanctuary of Cristo Rei offers a privileged view over the municipalities of Lisbon and Almada. And, on sunny days, the gaze can even reach part of Sintra and Sesimbra. Opened in 1959, it was inspired by Christ the Redeemer, located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The monument was built on the promise made by the Bishops of Portugal to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the hope of keeping the country away from the Second World War.
Santuário do Cristo Rei
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Monumento ao Cristo Rei
2800, Almada
Built as a result of a promess made by the Bishops of Portugal to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the hope of keeping the country away from the horrors of the second world war, the monument of the Christ-King (Cristo-Rei) is located on the Almada plane, 113 metres above sea level and has fabulous views of the Tejo river's
Monumento à Liberdade
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Parque Urbano Júlio Ferraz
2800, Almada
A monument composed of three arms that rise to the sky and symbolize the strength and importance of freedom.
Monumento ao Trabalho
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Praceta de Felizardo Artur
2805, Cova da Piedade
A sculture of two hands that represents solidarity and the people's work. It is by José Aurélio.
Estátua de Fernando Mendes Pinto
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Rua Cidade de Ostrava
2800, Pragal
A bronze statue that pictures Fernão Mendes Pinto, the author of the classic literary work Peregrinação.
Os Perseguidos
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Praça Movimento das Forças Armadas
2800, Almada
A monument that is a tribute to those who were persecuted in their fight for freedom. The statue represents a man and a woman in an atmosphere of tension.