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Monuments in Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

Chafariz dos Pretos

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Largo Serpa Pinto
6440, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

Fountain of circular plant, in the Centre of which stands a hexagonal body, crowned in pyramid. The central body there are four heads of child as Bamford

Cristo Rei de Castelo Rodrigo

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Serra da Marofa
6440, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

Statue located in Serra da Marofa, 977 m altitude.

Igreja Matriz de Escarigo / Igreja de São Miguel

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Largo da Igreja Matriz
6440-091, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

This is a gothic temple composed by a longitudinal plan with one nave, a narrower main chapel and, attached, a sacristy, a bell tower and a campanile. It has later3abutments, decorated cornice and on the southern façade there is a small porch. What distinguish this church from other places are the mudejar roofs from the 16th century that appeal to the geometric decorative thematic and stylised vegan.

Cisterna em Castelo Rodrigo

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Rua da Cadeia, 5
6440, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

Irregular rectangular cistern, with three blind facades and the main facade torn by two portals, not having coverage. The interior features a unique space, being destined to water reservoir.

Ruínas de Almofala / Casarão da Torre / Torre das Águias / Torre dos Frades

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EM604
6440, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

This former Roman temple was probably built on the 2nd century and it is believed that it was inspired no Julius César temple in Roma Forum. Later it underwent several transformations to be adapted into a Roman watching tower.

Convento e Igreja de Santa Maria de Aguiar

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EM607
6440-032, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

This is a former masculine monastery founded on the 12th century by the Order of Cister. It is composed by the church with a plan in Latin cross, three naves and the main chapel. It still conserves the three naves church, typically Cistercian, the Chapter Room and the dormitories. On the interior it stands out the altarpiece in National style. It underwent several remodelling work on the 17th, 18th and 19th century.

Muralhas do Castelo e Palácio de Cristóvão de Moura

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Largo do Pelourinho, 1
6440-031, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

Dom Dinis ordered these walls and the castle construction, composed by creneled walls, turrets, an enormous keep, ditches and barbican. In 1580 during the Filipe’s occupation, the castled underwent several damages. The castle still preserves thirteen turrets and three doors; one of them is Traição (Betrayal) door. One should point out the square turret, the Palace Cristóvão de Moura ruins and the urban agglomerate inside the fence.

Torre Solar dos Metelos

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Rua do Fundo do Lugar, 4-6
6440-201, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

Residential granite tower placed on the VX century. It is composed by a square plant with terraces established in corbels. The work on the building conducted afterwards has established a link to the attached solar.

Pelourinho de Castelo Rodrigo

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Largo do Pelourinho
6440, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

This pillory is composed by five steps with an octagonal shaft with a square base and, on the top of it, a closed orb. It was probably built on the 16th century and it has some feature from Manueline architecture.

Edifício da Antiga Albergaria

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Rua da Albergaria - EM604
6440-091, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

Former hostels of pilgrims, probably built in the 15th century. Features a rectangular plan with two floors, partially covered with a gable roof. Lies in ruins since the 20th century.

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