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Monuments in Abrantes
Igreja de São Vicente
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Adro de São Vicente
2200-231, Abrantes
The original temple was founded in 1148 by D. Afonso Henriques and destroyed in 1179. It was reconstructed during the 12th century and underwent several reforms; it has three naves with six ranks and Doric columns. It stands out the fifteen hundreds chapels and the glazed tiles from the 17th century. The façade presents a mannerist portico richly decorated.
Igreja de São João Baptista
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Adro de São João
2200-365, Abrantes
This church was founded by the Queen Saint Isabel in 1300 and afterwards it was reconstructed by Filipe the 2nd between 1589 and 1633. It is worthy to mention the Renaissance coffers in stone on the main chapel, the 16th century glazed tiles, the stonework on the lateral altars, the pulpits and the carvings.
Fortaleza de Abrantes / Castelo de Abrantes
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Rua Dom Francisco de Almeida
2200-242, Abrantes
Castle situated on the right bank of the Tagus River, consisting of medieval fortifications and bastions. This castle has undergone profound changes and reconstructions over the centuries, particularly in the 17th and 19TH centuries. In the 17th century, Dom Afonso V, fearing an invasion of Spain, ordered the rebuilding of ancient fortifications. This fortress was considered the key to the defence of Borders and played an important role during the French invasions. Keep the keep and some cloths of wall with round turrets. Highlights the vaulted spaces with terrazzo. The Church of Santa Maria survived the various changes, saving the …
Igreja de Santa Maria do Castelo
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Rua Dom Francisco de Almeida
2200-242, Abrantes
It was constructed under the orders of Dom Afonso II in 1215, this church was destroyed by an earthquake in 1429 and it was later rebuilt in 1433. On the last quarter of the 15th century here it were constructed D. Diogo and D. Lopo graves. It is worthy to mention the Gothic triumphal arch, the fifteen hundreds graves, the mudejar glazed tiles and the altarpiece primitive part. In 1921 it was here installed Abrantes Regional Museum.
Ermida de São Lourenço
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Rua da Capela de São Lourenço
2200-211, Abrantes
Little chapel with a porch, to denote popular features. The portal, with traces of fillets and twisted cord, the vault of starry ribbing and the foothills arranged in angle. The hispano-Arab edge tiles are exemplary of the primitive decor.
Ermida de Santa Ana
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Largo de Santa Ana
2200-348, Abrantes
Baroque chapel consists of a longitudinal plan with nave, a chancel, a vestry located near copulada and a small bell with differentiated two roof covers and three waters. The 18th century tiles panel located on the portal.
Edifício na Rua Doutor Henrique de Miranda Martins de Carvalho
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Rua Doutor Henrique de Miranda Martins de Carvalho
2200-415, Abrantes
Multifamily building of four storeys, built in the 20th century.
Edifício no Largo de Santa Ana
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Largo de Santa Ana, 100
2200-348, Abrantes
Building constructed in the 20th century, with regular trapezoidal plan consists of three floors and a semi basement. Features of joint civil architecture, residential and commercial, with some contemporary aspects.
Escola Primária
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Rua dos Quinchosos, 11
2200-357, Abrantes
Building with longitudinal two-storey plant, built in the 20th century.