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Capela de Nossa Senhora da Piedade
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Largo da Senhora da Piedade
6000-112, Castelo Branco
Due to the construction of this century, the chapel of Nossa Senhora da Piedade is completely mischaracterized, not being known the date of the Foundation of this monument. The interior has joanino tiles panels depicting the adoration of the Magi, the last supper and the mysteries of the Virgin offered, in 1739, by Dr. Francisco's family Dog.
Capela do Espírito Santo
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Largo do Espírito Santo
6000-105, Castelo Branco
Membership in times of the order of Christ, this temple keeps on this time, only a Roman portal, presenting also a bell tower with pyramidal crowning. Inside stands the hoist of the main altar. The chancel has coverage in towed barrel vault and stands in the altarpiece of the high altar, the national style gilded altarpieces and the side altars the Gothic carving.
Chafariz da Mina
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Rua da Graça
6000-145, Castelo Branco
The Chafariz da Mina is placed on a platform in a level superior to the pavement of the square and presents two circular ajutages that flow into two tanks. The remaining water is canalized to the other ajutages that flow into a quadrangular tank used as a horse-trough.
Portal Quinhentista da Rua dos Peleteiros
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Rua dos Peleteiros, 37
6000-208, Castelo Branco
Cinquecentist portal.
Chafariz da Graça
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Rua da Graça
6000, Castelo Branco
Fountain with only one ajutage built in 1830.
Casa com Portal Ogival
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Rua da Misericórdia, 12
6000-171, Castelo Branco
House with gothic cinquecentist portal.
Chafariz de São Marcos
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Largo de São Marcos
6000-111, Castelo Branco
XVI century fountain framed on the Manueline and mannerist styles with the arms of D. Manuel I, the armillary sphere and the Christ Cross engraved in the stone.
Casa Seiscentista da Rua D'Ega
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Rua D'Ega, 81-83
6000-183, Castelo Branco
XVII century house.
Rua de Santa Maria
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Rua de Santa Maria
6000, Castelo Branco
Street at the historic city centre, where you may observe some cinquecentist façades as you walk.
Geopark Naturtejo
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Avenida Nuno Álvares, 30
6060-339, Castelo Branco
Integrated in one of the most important green spaces in Europe, the Tagus international natural park, the Geopark has one of the densest networks of footpaths, with several possible routes. In a geological context suggests the Route of fossils, in Penha Garcia, and the route of invasions, in Vila Velha de Ródão, among many others. Can choose the quietest hikes, but there's always offer extreme sports, as the slide or paintball. Enjoy the wonders of Termas de Monfortinho, Idanha-a-Nova, and of Fadagosa Nisa in or boat trips across the Tagus River.