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Monuments in Palmela
Pelourinho de Palmela
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Praça Duque de Palmela
2950, Palmela
It has a polygonal base, cylindrical shaft and carved capital, on which sits a coat of arms and crown with an inscription from 1645.
Grutas Artificiais da Quinta do Anjo
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Rua Manuel João Lima Simões
2950, Quinta do Anjo
Funerary complex consisting of four artificial caves.
Igreja de Santiago
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Rua dos Cavaleiros da Ordem de Santiago
2950, Palmela
The national monument classification includes the tomb of Sir Jorge de Lencastre, son of King João II, in Arrábida marble. Of this temple, the Gothic portal on the main facade stands out, with three archivolts and topped by a large oculus. Church with three naves, crowned with battlements. Special reference to the 17th and 18th century tiles and the high choir.
Castelo de Palmela
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Avenida dos Cavaleiros de Santiago e Espada
2950-317, Palmela
The fortress stands on the eastern spur of Serra da Arrábida, from which you can see an extensive landscape from Sines to Sintra. Its main points of interest are the entrance, the 17th century walls, the convent of the Order of Santiago, the church of Santiago, from the 15th century, the Paços de D. Jorge, the turrets, the 14th century keep, the ruins of the church of Santa Maria, the parade ground and several portals. There is also the Castle Nucleus, one of the museum spaces of the Palmela Municipal Museum.
Capela de São Gonçalo
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Rua Venâncio da Costa Lima
2950, Quinta do Anjo
A small rural temple, linked to the cult of the cattle protection. With a centralized plan, hexagonal, composed of th chapel, the shed and the sacristy.
Chafariz Dona Maria I
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Largo do Chafariz Dona Maria I
2950, Palmela
A fountain that gets its water from a large source at the fountain's bottom.