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Monuments in Lagos
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Luz
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Largo da Igreja
8600-149, Luz
A church of medieval origins where the chancel, with an ogival triumphal arch with three trams and ogival nervures, as well as the high altar in golden carvings of the 18th century are to be noted. It is classified as a Public Interest Building.
Ruínas do Antigo Convento dos Frades Trinos / Ruínas do Antigo Convento da Trindade
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Travessa da Trindade - Urbanização Iberlagos
8600-540, Lagos
A convent with a square plan, dating back to the 16th century, with a church to its left, of which only the structural walls remain. In the cloister there is a well and a small wavy wall that forms benches. It is very badly conserved.
Forte Ponta da Bandeira
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Cais da Solaria
8600-645, Lagos
Located opposite the Bensafrim stream bar, this fort guaranteed the defense of the old port. It was built in the 17th century and features a moat, a drawbridge and a grandiose coat of arms. Inside, there is a small chapel with 18th century tiles. It is a privileged viewpoint to observe Lagos.
Castelo dos Governadores
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Jardim da Constituição
8600, Lagos
This castle retains little of its initial construction (dating back to the 14th century), as it has undergone many changes over time. Highlight for a Manueline window, from where Dom Sebastião attended the mass that preceded his departure to Alcácer Quibir.
Casa da Dízima / Edifício da Portagem / Quartel dos Remadores da Alfândega / Vedoria
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Praça Infante Dom Henrique
8600, Lagos
A two floors building dating back to the 17th century. On the ground floor, a special note to three door spans with a masonry panel and, on the first floor, the gullotine window sided by bay windows, all of which with masonry panels.
Estátua de António José Nunes da Glória
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Rua da Igreja
8600, Bensafrim
A statue built as a tribute to António José Nunes da Glória - painter, sculptor, architect, archeologist, professor, humanist and priest.
Fonte das Oito Bicas
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Rua Garrett
8600, Lagos
A contemporary representation of the old manuelin fountain of the 16th century that brought water to the population of Lagos.
Cerca Velha
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Rua Miguel Bombarda
8600, Lagos
Ancient belt of walls built for military purposes. Completed in the 14th century, it comprised a borough of orthogonal urbanism with a "flat street" and respective lanes, which corresponds to the primitive nucleus of the city of Lagos, known as Viladentro.
Brasão de Lagos
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Avenida dos Descobrimentos
8600, Lagos
A limestone work that represents the city of Lagos's coat of arms, made of a wall and two towers.