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Miradouro da Marofa
- country
- leisure
Castelo Rodrigo
6440, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
Lookout point located about 975 meters of altitude, offering beautiful views over the Serra da Marofa and the region of Beira Alta, can still envision himself in the background, Spain. On that site at serra, highlighted by the existence of a replica of the Cristo-Rei.
Museu da Casa de Freguesia de Escalhão “Artes e Ofícios”
- heritage
Rua de Barca d’Alva, 14
6440-072, Escalhão
An interesting collection of objects that represent several aspects of the daily life of a rural community in this region. It features rural objects, traditional trades objects, domestic objects, religious objects and leisure objects.
Casa da Cultura de Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
- art
Largo Serpa Pinto, 22
6440-118, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
Ample space where various cultural and social activities, such as exhibitions, plays, film screenings, etc. You will find here installed the Internet space in the municipality, as well as the Municipal Library.
Parque de Lazer de Castelo Rodrigo
- country
- leisure
Catelo Rodrigo
6440, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
Large and pleasant space consisting of a swimming pool, Multisport grounds, maintenance circuit, a playground, a picnic Park and a campsite. Opened in 2004, the Park offers visitors all conditions to enjoy the monumental heritage and, at the same time, enjoy the beauty of the landscape and the natural wealth of the region.
Ruínas de Almofala / Casarão da Torre / Torre das Águias / Torre dos Frades
- heritage
EM604
6440, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
This former Roman temple was probably built on the 2nd century and it is believed that it was inspired no Julius César temple in Roma Forum. Later it underwent several transformations to be adapted into a Roman watching tower.
Miradouro do Alto da Sabinha
- country
- leisure
EN221
6440, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
Lookout point located on top of a hill, offering beautiful panoramic views over Escalhão and the neighbouring region.
Convento e Igreja de Santa Maria de Aguiar
- heritage
EM607
6440-032, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
This is a former masculine monastery founded on the 12th century by the Order of Cister. It is composed by the church with a plan in Latin cross, three naves and the main chapel. It still conserves the three naves church, typically Cistercian, the Chapter Room and the dormitories. On the interior it stands out the altarpiece in National style. It underwent several remodelling work on the 17th, 18th and 19th century.
Muralhas do Castelo e Palácio de Cristóvão de Moura
- heritage
Largo do Pelourinho, 1
6440-031, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
Dom Dinis ordered these walls and the castle construction, composed by creneled walls, turrets, an enormous keep, ditches and barbican. In 1580 during the Filipe’s occupation, the castled underwent several damages. The castle still preserves thirteen turrets and three doors; one of them is Traição (Betrayal) door. One should point out the square turret, the Palace Cristóvão de Moura ruins and the urban agglomerate inside the fence.
Torre Solar dos Metelos
- heritage
Rua do Fundo do Lugar, 4-6
6440-201, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
Residential granite tower placed on the VX century. It is composed by a square plant with terraces established in corbels. The work on the building conducted afterwards has established a link to the attached solar.