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Monuments in Elvas
Igreja do Senhor Jesus da Piedade
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Avenida da Piedade
7350-094, Elvas
This church belongs to the sanctuary with the same name. The church which nowadays is visible on this avenue replaced a chapel constructed in 1737. Among many features, it is worthy to mention the glazed tiles, from the end of the 18th century, decorating the walls; the two marble altars in several shades, the connection between the nave until the main chapel, and the altarpiece.
Quinta de Santo António
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Estrada de Barbacena
7350-903, Elvas
Space characterized by the immense expanse of land (resulting from the aggregation of other manors), occupied by plantations, cattle pastures and groves, including a baroque garden with statues and another of moth. Another of the features that make this farm is water, given the source connection to the Aqueduct of Amoreira.
Pousada de Santa Luzia
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Avenida de Badajoz
7350-097, Elvas
Designed by Miguel Jacobetty, Pousada with modernist characteristics and traditional at the same time. This is a typical Alentejo which was, incidentally, the first pousada de Portugal.
Porta de Olivença
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Avenida de Garcia da Horta
7350, Elvas
Door was built in the reign of Dom Pedro II, then King of Portugal and the Algarve, to symbolize, as can be read in the inscription, the entry of so many triumphs of the Portuguese and spoils taken the Spanish with the help of God and of His Pure Mother.
Herdade de Font'Alva
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7350-451, Santa Eulália
Secular estate, surrounded by an immense olive grove. Currently serves as the production site, and as a residence. During the 20th century was gradually remodeled.