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Monuments in Alenquer
Porta da Conceição
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Rua Pêro de Alenquer
2580, Alenquer
This is one of the few fragments of the Medieval Castle in the middle ages had great importance in the defense line of Lisbon. Beyond this door, there are still a few fragments of the walls and the Tower of the Cuirass.
Ponte Romana de Ribafria
- heritage
Rua Azenha dos Latoeiras
2580, Ribafria
Small bridge of Roman origin in good condition.
Moinhos de Vila Verde dos Francos
- heritage
Vila Verde dos Francos
2580, Vila Verde dos Francos
Set of 9 windmills, being all private property. Five of them are still able to grind cereals.
Capela de Soeiro Cunhado
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Rua da Capela
2580, Soeiro Cunhado
Small chapel dedicated to Saint Amaro. Emphasis on the hemispheric dome that covers the chancel.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres
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Largo do Divino Espirito Santo
2580-081, Aldeia Galega da Merceana
This is a church within the rural type in which stands out, on the main façade, the Manueline doorway in full arch framed by conic shaft. On the sides there is a shed with Tuscan columns. The inside has one only nave and it is covered with seventeen hundreds glazed tiles with scenes from Christ’s life. It is also worthy to mention the altar in baroque carving, the baptismal font and the painted ceilings.
Ermida de São João Baptista
- heritage
Montejunto
2550-366, Lamas
Hermitage built probably in the 13th century.
Torre da Couraça
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Sítio das Águas
2580, Alenquer
Plant Square Tower, one of the few remaining vestiges of the castle of Alenquer, along with the walls and the door of the conception. This tower came one of the most important sources of the village.
Fonte de São Pedro
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Calçada Francisco Carmo
2580, Alenquer
Source consisting of an espresso, a large rectangular tank and, on top, a tile Panel with the image of St. Peter.
Chafariz de Alenquer
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2580, Alenquer (Triana)
Fountain of fountain, located in the Centre of a roundabout.
Igreja Matriz da Merceana / Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Piedade da Merceana
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Rua das Olarias, 27
2580-087, Merceana
This Renaissance and Baroque church is composed by three naves, a main chapel and two bell towers in square plan and pyramidal coverage. It is worthy to mention the glazed tiles panels, some of which with religious themes and others representing the legend of Our Lady of Piedade (Forgiveness) and the bullock.