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Monuments in Nazaré
Monte de São Bartolomeu
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Nazaré
2450, Nazaré
The spontaneous vegetation, manifested in an extensive pine forest, is one of the attractions of this protected site. However, the interest in the place does not end there. At its summit, the chapel of São Bartolomeu, or São Brás, is a place of pilgrimage. Moreover, the legend of the image of Our Lady of Nazaré, intimately linked to the site, is well known in these parts. From an archaeological point of view, the prehistoric hill fort located here is a particularly interesting element to be discovered amidst the landscape.
Ermida de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos
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Rua Combatentes do Ultramar
2450, Fanhais
This 16th-century chapel was built on the site where, according to tradition, Friar Rodrigo and Friar Romano arrived in the 12th century, bringing the image of Our Lady of Nazaré from Mérida. Notable features of this rural chapel include the altarpiece of the main altar, two panels with 16th-century paintings, and remnants of 17th-century tiles.
Santuário de Nossa Senhora da Nazaré
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Largo Nossa Senhora da Nazaré
2450-065, Nazaré
In 1377, King Fernando ordered the construction of the first church to house the sacred image and accommodate the large number of pilgrims visiting Our Lady of Nazaré. It was later expanded and improved during the reigns of King João I, King João II, and King Manuel. The building is dominated by two tall bell towers with spires in the Baroque style, preceded by a wide arcaded gallery, commissioned by King Manuel to house the pilgrims. The entire building bears witness to the major renovation of the late 17th century (1680-1691). The interior has a single nave, covered with 17th-century …
Casa Museu do Pescador
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Rua Adrião Batalha
2450-230, Nazaré
This house-museum, dedicated to the fishermen of Nazaré, was inaugurated on December 11, 1999, and is the result of a private initiative by a Nazaré native who loved the traditions of his land. It represents the exterior and interior of a typical fisherman's family home, linked to the sale of fish in the 1930s and 1950s. Inside, one can see household utensils and furniture representative of the art of fishing, as well as some miniatures of Nazaré boats from that period.
Forte de São Miguel Arcanjo
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Estrada do Farol
2450-065, Nazaré
At the far end of the Sítio Promontory, overlooking the North beach, King Sebastian ordered the construction of the São Miguel Fortress in 1577 to defend the cove from pirates. It was later rebuilt by order of Philip II in 1600. Its current layout was commissioned by King John IV during the restoration of the monarchy. Triangular in shape, it has a bastion at each corner, a sloping wall at the bottom, and, internally, features a parade ground on the second floor and casemates opening through several semicircular arches. Since 1903, a lighthouse with a luminous range of 15 miles …
Busto de José Laborinho Marques da Silveira
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Rua Brito Alão
2450, Nazaré
Honor of the Association of voluntary firemen of Nazareth, the doctor José Laborinho Marques da Silveira, a doctor in the region. Bust of 1986.
Monumento à Mulher da Nazaré
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Largo dos Cedros
2450, Nazaré
Iron sculpture that honors the Nazarene woman. Characterized by strong personality and dedication to the village. Throughout the ages have been linked to fishing. While the nazarenes had ventured into the sea, women remained on the beach, devoting himself to size, sale and dry fish. Nowadays the tradition has been lost a bit, but it is still possible to view this activity on marginal da Nazaré.
Fonte da Vila da Nazaré
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Rua Combatentes do Ultramar
2450, Nazaré
Three source profusely ornamented with pillars, pinnacles and embossed scrolls, situated on the road to Nazareth to Flint.
Pelourinho da Pederneira
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Praça Bastião Fernandes
2450, Pederneira
This pillory is composed by a monolithic block with a shaft settled on a polygonal base with four steps, surrounded by the former houses from the City Council and Nossa Senhora das Areias church.