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Villages in Rio Maior

Azambujeira

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Azambujeira
2040, Azambujeira

Rio Maior

The area's main feature is the wide valley where salt is produced. The Mother Church of Our Lady of Rosário, the pillory, the old town hall, currently the Regional Museum of Azambujeira, and the chafariz (fountain) bridge, with only on stone arch, from the reign of Dona Maria, stand out. The local craftswork includes ceramics and wooden works.

Alcobertas

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Alcobertas
2040, Alcobertas

Rio Maior

Located on a valley by the Candeiros Mountain, it is crossed by a brook that starts at the picturesque Olhos de Água place. It has lovely natural caves and rooms with stalactites and vestiges of bones. The architectural heritage includes a megalithic dolmen (Public Interest Cosntruction) by the church, where there is a 15th century sculpture and the vestiges of the roman occupation in the ruins o a communal oven. The craftswork includes lintel baskets and more.