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Monuments in Golegã
Palácio do Pelourinho / Cadeia Comarcã e Posto da GNR
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Largo da Imaculada Conceição
2150-125, Golegã
Noble 18th century building that once worked as a county jail and Republican National Guard post, as a telegraph station and as the State Secretariat for Agriculture and Food. Currently, it functions as a museum.
Igreja Matriz da Azinhaga / Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
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Rua do Espírito Santo
2150-034, Golegã
Chapel probably built in the second half of the 17th century, presenting characteristics of Mannerist and Baroque architecture. It consists of three naves with five bays, a main chapel flanked by side chapels, and a bell tower.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos / Igreja da Misericórdia da Golegã
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Rua José Relvas
2150-200, Golegã
Mannerist chapel probably built in 1570. In the 17th century it was covered with tiles and, in the 19th century, the main altar altarpiece was placed. A highlight is the set of 17th-century polychrome pattern tiles that cover the walls.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
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Largo da Imaculada Conceição, 52
2150-166, Golegã
16th century temple with three naves, separated by pointed diaphragm arches, where a magnificent Manueline portal with a serrated arch flanked by twisted columns stands out on the main facade. The interior, also Manueline, is enriched with some modern elements, such as the Renaissance pulpit and the 18th century tiles in the main chapel.
Casa-Estúdio de Carlos Relvas
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Largo Dom Manuel I
2150-128, Golegã
House built between 1871 and 1875, with the aim of housing a laboratory and photography studio. Designed by architect Henrique Carlos Afonso, this house is a good example of Romanesque architecture. In the atrium, highlights are the carved ceilings and four photographs by Carlos Relvas.
Quinta da Cardiga
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Quinta da Cardiga
2150-265, Golegã
Next to the Tagus River is this grand farm that belonged to the Templars of the Order of Christ. In this space, 16th century elements remain, such as the Manueline portal, and 17th and 18th century tiles. The group of buildings that make up it consists of a tower, a chapel, a cellar, a barn, a cloister and a palace.
Capela de São José
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Rua de São José
2150-027, Golegã
Temple sent build by Gaspar Serrão to function as Chapel of the Manor. The relationship and the good connection between the 17th-century tiles and architectural elements. Emphasise the pulpit, the triumphal arch and the ceiling paintings.
Casa na Rua João de Deus
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Rua João de Deus, 112
2150-196, Golegã
It is not known the date of construction of this building, however, it is known that originally functioned as residence. Currently, it houses the information desk of the Institute of employment and vocational training and the Secretariat of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia of Golegã.
Cine-Teatro da Golegã / Cine-Teatro Gil Vicente
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Rua Gil Vicente
2150-193, Golegã
Movie theater of rectangular plant, presenting features of civil architecture and modernist cultural. It was opened in 1956, closed in 1984 and, after almost twenty years of works, was reopened in 2000.
Edifício do Lar Rodrigo da Cunha Franco
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Rua João de Deus, 112
2150-196, Golegã
The date of construction of this building is not known, knowing, however, that originally functioned as residence. Currently, it houses a home for the elderly, the Santa Casa da Misericórdia.