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Monuments in Belmonte
Fonte do Ruivo
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Rua Fonte Ruivo
6250-111, Belmonte
Diving fountain built in the 18th century and restored in the 20th century. It consists of two spans of straight Dick and, inside, the mother of water.
Centro Histórico de Caria
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Largo Santo António
6250-111, Belmonte
Urban core where many monuments stand out: the medieval tower House, remnants of fortifications and cisterns, the Calvary Chapel, the Church and the Manor Quevedo Pessanha.
Fonte do Carvalho
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Rua Fonte do Carvalho
6250-111, Belmonte
Diving fountain probably built in the 16th century or 17th century. Features of Mannerist and Baroque architecture. Suffered alterations in the 18th century and 20th century.
Pelourinho de Belmonte
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Praça da República
6250-034, Belmonte
Revivalist pillory integrated in the heraldic type composed by an octagonal shaft and a square base. It displays an escutcheon with the municipality Coat of Arms and, on the top, a royal Crown.
Casa da Torre
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Rua do Reduto, 3
6250-111, Belmonte
It is possible that this Episcopal residence was built above a medieval, roman and gothic tower. In 1360 it was adapted to Guarda Bishop Residence and in 1792 it underwent renovations work. It has a irregular plan in “L” with three floors.