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Monuments in Gavião
Capela de São Brás
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Rua Dom Sancho I
6040-024, Belver
Religious type architecture, with a marked Renaissance influence. The main highlight is the main altarpiece from the 16th century, which houses 28 reliquaries and the image of Saint Blaise.
Ponte sobre a Ribeira da Venda
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Comenda
6040, Comenda
Bridge of irregular construction with three full-length arches, the central one having the longest span. The facing, the voussoirs of the arches, the cutwaters and the foundations are made of granite ashlar.
Pelourinho do Gavião
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Praça do Pelourinho
6040-103, Gavião
It is assumed that the current pillory dates back to the 20th century, more precisely, that it was the work of the Estado Novo. The fragments of the primitive pillory are found in a building in the town. It has three steps based on an octagonal base and is made of marble.
Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Pilar
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Rua da Escola Nova
6040, Belver
Small temple built at the end of the 17th century, an example of religious architecture with rural characteristics from that time. The fresco decoration in the altar area deserves special attention.
Castelo de Belver
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Rua de São Pedro
6040-024, Belver
Circular castle facing the Tagus River, built in 1194 by Sir Afonso Pais and rebuilt in 1390 by Sir Nuno Álvares Pereira. It maintains the walls of the wall, partly battlemented and with traces of turrets. The entrance door was built in the 15th century and has a round arch. Inside the castle is the chapel of São Brás, which features a pleasant 17th century altarpiece. Belver Castle was the starting point for several actions against the Moors, and also served as support for King João I during the War of Independence.
Busto de José Xavier Mousinho da Silveira
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Largo Mousinho da Silveira
6040, Margem
Bust erected in a square with the same name that intends to pay homage to this lawyer, statesman and liberal that he ended up becoming an inescapable figure in the history of Portugal. He is buried in the cemetery of the parish, according to his will, expressed in her will.
Cruzeiro de Gavião
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Alameda 25 de Abril
6040, Gavião
Cruise in stone, with three quadrangular steps, surmounted by a cross of Christ simple, without ornaments.
Fonte da Lameira
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Rua do Frade
6040, Atalaia
This fountain dates from 1875, was commissioned by the municipality of Gavião and intended to be a source of water supply of the population, especially in times of drought. It is said that also served as a meeting point for couples in love, since the girls came to fetch water with the pitcher in the head and their suitors there were waiting.
Fonte Velha de Gavião
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Gavião
6040, Gavião
Source built in 1919, as can be read on the tombstone marble top. The table below gives an account of a reopening this source in 1998, by the Civil Governor of the District of Portalegre, John Chicken Barreto. It has a circular shape, with two perfect round arches and a shot of blue color.