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Núcleo Urbano de Castro Verde
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Praça da Liberdade
7780-160, Castro Verde
The Tourism Office organizes a tour that crosses the main interesting spots at Castro Verde. Through resrvations, one may visit the Royal Basilique, the Lucerna Museum and the local craftswork, among others.
Centro de Educação Ambiental de Vale Gonçalinho
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Herdade do Vale Gonçalinho - Apartado 84
7780-909, Castro Verde
This educational centre aims to divulge the birds in the parish. Hence, it orhanizes several activities and environmental walks. Through reservations, one may watch birds, do bicycle rides or even watch the scientists at work.
Rua Dom Afonso Henriques
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Rua Dom Afonso Henriques
7780-183, Castro Verde
The Rua Dom Afonso Henriques is one of the most emblematic streets in the municipality of Castro Verde, extending from the Republic square off Victor Pleasures, passing through the Warrior off the camera. It is around this street, in Portuguese pavement, which are located some of the most important monuments and buildings of the County, from a political point of view-religious and administrative. These are worthy reference to Church of the Savior's Wounds (or Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios), the Igreja Matriz de Castro Verde (or Basilica), the standard Monument commemorating the battle of Ourique and the building of …
Local Histórico da Batalha de Ourique
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São Pedro das Cabeças
7780-251, Castro Verde
Despite the location of the famous battle of Ourique not be consensual between all historians, many point to the "Campo de Ourique" as likely the battle between Christians and Moors. The battle, which took place in 1139, resulted in the overwhelming victory of Christian forces led by Dom Afonso Henriques. Victory such that Dom Afonso Henriques has self-proclaimed King of Portugal on the battlefield. Confirmation of title was only issued by the Holy see in 1979. According to legend, which began to be reported from the 14th century, in the day of battle, consecrated to Santiago, Dom Afonso Henriques will …
Percurso Pedestre de Casével - Alcarias (PR1 ORQ)
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Casével
7780-020, Castro Verde
Pedestrian path with 4.3 miles long, connecting the West end Alcarias.
Percurso Pedestre de São Pedro das Cabeças
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São Pedro das Cabeças
7780-251, Castro Verde
Percurso Pedestre "Um Saltinho ao Altar Celeste"
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Largo de São Marcos
7780-504, Castro Verde
Route that starts and finishes at Monte do Jump.