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Pelourinho de Castelo Rodrigo
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Largo do Pelourinho
6440, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
This pillory is composed by five steps with an octagonal shaft with a square base and, on the top of it, a closed orb. It was probably built on the 16th century and it has some feature from Manueline architecture.
Edifício da Antiga Albergaria
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Rua da Albergaria - EM604
6440-091, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
Former hostels of pilgrims, probably built in the 15th century. Features a rectangular plan with two floors, partially covered with a gable roof. Lies in ruins since the 20th century.
Chafariz da Amoreira
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Largo da Amoreira
6440, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
19th century Obelisk-type fountain, consisting of a tank of hexagonal form, in the Centre of which stands a hexagonal body too, crowned in pyramid. Also features three bronze spouts and around the fountain, a granite wall.
Capela de Nossa Senhora de Lurdes
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Freixeda do Torrão
6440-201, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
Mannerist Chapel of longitudinal plan simple with a single volume and a homogeneous coverage in gable roof. Features a main facade in Gable, torn by a straight Dick portal. It is believed that it was built in the 16th century, and remodelled in the 17th century.
Ponte com Troço de Calçada Romana
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Praça Isidro Aguilar
6440, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
Trestle bridge consists of two perfect round arches, without hoist seas or guards. The cobblestone flooring features Board of granite slabs. Were probably built between the 3rd century BC and 5th century BC, and rebuilt between the 14th and 15th centuries.
Fonte da Pereira
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Rua da Pereira
6440, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
Diving niche-type source, consisting of a rectangular plant with a water box, an access platform and a tank.
Igreja Matriz de Penha de Águia / Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Candeias
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Largo da Amoreira
6440-221, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
Gothic and Baroque church of longitudinal plant consisting of a nave of three bays, a chancel and a vestry closer and a adossadas Chapel. Features a main facade in straight gable torn by a pointed arch portal. Inside, the main altarpiece and the side altarpiece, of gilt national style.
Igreja Matriz de Cinco Vilas / Igreja de Santa Maria Maior
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Largo Padre João Mendes Garcia
6440-051, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
It is believed that the original temple was built in the 14th century or 15TH CENTURY by the order of Christ, dating the current church of 1694. Presents a longitudinal plan consists of a nave divided into three sections, a narrower chancel and a vestry and a Bell Tower adossados. Inside, the baptistery, the pulpit on the side of the Gospel and to the main retable of gilt national style.
Capela de Mata de Lobos
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Rua Santo Cristo
6440-211, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
This Chapel shows traces of a broken arch entombed, involving the main portal of perfect arc. Also highlighting to the oculus trilobed, on top, and sculptural parts of South facade anthropomorphic.
Capela dos Santos Mártires e Torre
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Largo da Torre
6440-271, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
Set of a chapel and a Tower located near Atlanta, dating to 17TH century chapel and the medieval tower. The chapel features a longitudinal plan consists of a nave and a chancel, with homogeneous coverage more closely in gable roof. The Tower has a rectangular plant torn by arrow slits, currently running as the clock tower.