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Monuments in Idanha-a-Nova
Igreja da Misericórdia do Monsanto
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Largo da Misericórdia
6060-091, Idanha-a-Nova
Mannerist church built in the 16th century, with a longitudinal plan consists of a nave and a sacristy and annex adossados, with a Bell Tower on the outside. In the interior, especially the pulpit on the side of the Epistle.
Sé Catedral de Idanha-a-Nova
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Rua da Sé, 7
6060-041, Idanha-a-Nova
This Cathedral has some traces from the 6th and 7th centuries, including the baptistery and the Bishop Palace. It is settled above the ruins from a Roman city, headquarters for the Civitas Igaeditanorum. It has three naves one of which is truncated and one lateral chapel that shows a wall painting representing São Bartolomeu with a chained devil on his feet. To remark the chapel of Nossa Senhora do Rosário with a cover in a shape of a shell and one painting on the wall dating 1593 and using geometric, zoomorphic and cruciform decorative elements and angel heads.
Conjunto Arquitetónico e Arqueológico de Idanha-a-Velha
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Largo da Igreja
6060, Idanha-a-Nova
Fortified town walls enclosed oval, situated on the right bank of the river Pônsul. In the interior, especially the ancient Cathedral\/Church and the ruins of the Castle. Outside the walls, the chapel of St. Damasus, the chapel of the Holy Spirit and to the bridge over the Pônsul River. The bridge dates from the 1st century and the walls of the century III or IV.
Castelo e Muralhas de Monsanto
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Rua do Castelo, 32
6060-091, Idanha-a-Nova
According to legend, the Foundation of this Castle began with a castro who allowed the companions of viriathus resisted a siege of seven years. Later, resisted the Castilian, Arab and French assaults. It is located in the middle of a vast mountains, a strategic lookout point. Dom Afonso Henriques granted him the foral in 1174 and gave it to the Knights Templar, who gave way to the Castle. The imposing medieval fortress only the Tower of Lucena and piao, of quadrangular shape.
Fonte do Ladoeiro / Fonte Grande
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Largo da Misericórdia
6060-232, Idanha-a-Nova
Diving fountain 1500s with four roof coverage with two pilasters at the top.
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Azenha
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Arraial da Senhora da Azenha
6060-097, Idanha-a-Nova
Chapel probably built in the 16th century, consisting of a longitudinal plan, with a nave, a chancel and a vestry located near closer to the left side. Inside, the main altarpiece of carved and gilded national style.
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Consolação / Capela da Senhora da Pedra
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Salvaterra do Extremo
6060-501, Idanha-a-Nova
Chapel probably built in the 18th century, consisting of a longitudinal plan with a nave, a chancel lower and narrow and a vestry located near. In the interior, especially the pulpit foursquare on the side of the Gospel and to the polychrome altarpiece.
Habitação Romana
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Rua do Lagar
6060-041, Idanha-a-Nova
Fragments of a Roman dwelling, which is believed to have been built between the 1st century and 3rd century, after being cut in half by a wall built in the 4th century.
Capela de Santa Maria Madalena
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6060, Idanha-a-Nova
Chapel that is believed to have been built in the 18th century, consisting of a longitudinal plan with a nave preceded by an open porch and a chancel. In the interior, especially the triumphal arch back perfect and for the high altar surmounted by a niche.