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Monuments in Borba
Ermida de São Gregório
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Aldeia de São Gregório
7150-390, Rio de Moinhos
Chapel with a very simple façade, white and blue trim. Integrated in the village of São Gregório, this construction already existed in the 16th century, and it is thought that it was founded by a shoemaker who had left some houses that would serve as income for the chapel.
Passo da Via Sacra da Rua Terreiro das Servas
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Rua Terreiro das Servas
7150-164, Borba
"Passo" built in white marble, like the three that make up this set. It is perhaps one of the most opulent and largest. The work was designed by the architect José Francisco de Abreu.
Passo da Rua de Évora
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Rua de Évora
7150-133, Borba
Work by the architect Francisco José de Abreu, it is part of the set of Passos in this region, which are among the largest in the country. The jambs are decorated with volutes of vegetal elements. The vault and walls covered in murals.
Passo da Rua da Aramenha
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Rua da Aramenha
7150-145, Borba
The Rua da Aramenha's Passo is one of the monuments part of the Passos do Senhor set. It is built in white marble, dates from the 18th century and was designed by the architect José Francisco de Abreu.
Convento de Nossa Senhora da Consolação do Bosque
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Quinta do Bosque
7150-232, Borba (Matriz)
Convent founded in 1505 by Dom Jaime IV, fourth Duke of Bragança. It was here that this historical figure isolated himself, consumed by remorse for having had his wife, the Duchess Dona Leonor, killed. The highlight goes to the forest inside, given its richness, which includes artificial lakes, islands, chapels, fountains and corners of great beauty.
Convento das Servas / Capela Ordem Terceira
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Rua Convento das Servas
7150-164, Borba
Of this monument, the Capela da Ordem Terceira stands out, due to the façade resembling a chessboard, the alternation of white marble with black marble. Inside, there are mural paintings on the nave and chancel roof.
Palacete dos Melos
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Rua 13 de Janeiro, 58 - Rua da Aramenha
7150-145, Borba
This is one of the most important buildings in Borba, located on the old Rua da Aramenha. It belonged to one of the wealthy families in the region, thanks to wine production. It already worked as a school until just before the 25th of April revolution.
Passo do Alto da Praça
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Avenida do Povo
7150-103, Borba
Set consisting of four square steps, built by architect José Francisco de Abreu. Masses were said there, at the command of the horse captain António Duarte Franco, addressed to the prisoners of the Prison Tower.
Fonte das Bicas
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Rua das Casas Novas
7150-123, Borba
18th century fountain built in worked white marble and with a labyrinth of small balusters. It displays several inscriptions and busts of Queen D. Maria and D. Pedro.
Castelo de Borba
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Avenida do Povo, 21-23
7150-103, Borba
Castle made of stone masonry and a thick wall, with a wide walkway running along the entire wall. The Porta do Celeiro stands out, flanked by a single turret, the Porta de Estremoz, leading to the large Alentejo square, flanked by its two towers. Still worthy of attention is the Keep, reinforced with marble masonry on the corners, square and squat, completely solid.