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Monuments in Vila Franca de Xira
Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Alcamé
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Lezíria Grande do Tejo
2600, Vila Franca de Xira
Isolated in the middle of the Lezíria, religious, Baroque architecture, the Church of our Lady of Alcamé is erected under a raised platform to prevent the entry of water. Designed by the architect José Manuel de Carvalho and Slavers and 18th-century House, was built by the first Patriarch of Lisbon. It consists of nave and chancel at the same height, corresponding to double the sacristy and the Bell access. The altar is dedicated to Nossa Senhora da Conceição.
Conjunto de Fortalezas das Linhas de Torres
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Alhandra
2625, Forte da Casa
Traces scattered over an area quite extensive documenting a set of defensive walls built by Portuguese and British troops during the Napoleonic invasions. Alongside the historic weight, is its location, in high areas, that they become attractive belvederes.
Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Purificação
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Rua do Cemitério, 20
2600-581, Cachoeiras
Rural parish church where is to enhance the quality of the coating, polychrome tile patronage the chapel with a 16th century font, the altarpiece of Baroque gilded chancel, the paintings on Board that are observed on the walls and on the ceiling of the nave (16th and 18th centuries, respectively) and the 18th century pattern tiles in the chancel.
Monumento às Linhas de Torres
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Alhandra
2600, Alhandra
Monument about 5 meters in height consisting of a column based on ornate base which boasts a figurative statue of your capital. This would be the place from where they began to erect the towers, complex Lines of fortifications built between 1810 and 1812 to defend against the armies of Napoleon.
Pelourinho de Vila Franca de Xira
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Praça Afonso D'Albuquerque
2600, Vila Franca de Xira
This Manueline pillory has a prismatic base settled in five steps. The shaft is flat and it is ornate with vegan symbols. The capital it is polygonal and it is finished by a small base in which lays a stone sphere.
Pelourinho de Povos
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Rua José da Costa e Silva
2600, Povos
This Manueline pillory has a three steps platform. It possesses a prismatic base from which the twisted shaft comes out divided in the middle by a double frame and decorated with vegan elements. The capital displays four prominent shields.
Marco da IV Légua
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Avenida dos Combatentes da Guerra
2600, Alverca do Ribatejo
Built in 1788, by determination of Queen d. Maria i. was removed from their place of origin and is deposited in a garden in front of the old Municipal market of Alverca. The original monument just leaves the top of the landmark: a square base pyramid and concave sides topped by sphere with Sundial carved. This milestone is part of the other 12 that marked the first road between Lisbon and Santarém.
Marco do Morgado da Póvoa
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Rua da Républica
2625, Póvoa de Santa Iria
Limestone block with entries linked to Morgado da Póvoa, of small dimensions, this landmark was built in the 18th century in charge
Torre do Relógio de Sobralinho
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Rua Duque de Terceira
2615, Sobralinho
Small white tower without any ornamentation that on its Summit is home to a watch
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção / Igreja Paroquial de Vialonga
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Largo do Adro
2600, Vialonga
This church has one only Nave covered with tiles from the XVIII century, which show scenes from the Holy Mother life. There are three lateral arches ornate with golden carves that embrace carved altarpieces and altars from the XVIII century.