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Castelo de Alegrete
- heritage
Alegrete
7300-126, Portalegre
Castle located in a border area that was the scene of many campaigns warriors. Amuralhamento construction of the fence, reinforced by towers semicilíndricas, due to a deal between the people of Alegrete and King Dinis: residents built the wall and the monarch would grant a Charter. Dinis, in addition to repopulate the village, built the Tower of homage, and in 1319, continued the work begun by his father, Dom Afonso III. At the front gate of the old fence, the clock of the old village.
Convento do Beato António
- heritage
Alameda do Beato, 40
7300-042, Portalegre
The primitive Church completed in 1389, nothing remains. In the 15th and 16th centuries were modified the cloisters and other dependencies, having undergone too many changes in the 18th century. The 18TH century former convent survives, currently a part of the cloister floor.
Mosteiro de São Bernardo
- heritage
Avenida George Robinson
7300-070, Portalegre
This temple was constructed in 1530 and it suffered several transformations especially during the 18th century. From the original outline it kept the giants sustaining the main chapel. It presents a portico with round arch with cherubim. On the inside it is possible to see Dom Jorge Melo tomb dating from 1540, one of the most sumptuous in Portugal.
Casa-Museu José Régio
- heritage
Rua José Régio
7300-024, Portalegre
A house where José Régio once lived, where artefacts the poet collected throughout his life can be seen. Among them, the collections of religious art and the regional craftswork.
Sé de Portalegre
- heritage
Largo do Município
7300-110, Portalegre
Established in the 16th century this renaissance style construction underwent several modifications during the 18th century, especially on the outside. On the inside, there are 17th century tile panels and an outstanding collection of Mannerist paintings, unique of this kind in Portugal. More that ninety paintings make up the retables on the main altar and lateral chapels. Inside the Cathedral it is also possible to see the sacristy and the cloister which was completed in the 18th century.
Museu da Tapeçaria de Portalegre Guy Fino
- heritage
Rua da Figueira, 9
7300-231, Portalegre
A museum devoted to the presentation, preservations and study of the Portalegre tapestries. It is composed of several areas of permanent exhibitions, a gallery of temporary exhibitions and an auditorium.
Santuário de Nossa Senhora da Penha
- heritage
Alto de São Tomé
7300-051, Portalegre
The Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Penha is a Baroque chapel dated from the 17th century composed with one only nave, a main chapel and a campanile. On the inside the frescoes have to be pointed out.
Porta da Devesa
- heritage
Rua 5 de Outubro
7300, Portalegre
Door dated from the XIII and XIV centuries, that forms an arch over the Street 5 de Outubro.
Associação de Jogos Tradicionais do Distrito de Portalegre
- art
Pavilhão GimnoDesportivo, Porta 2
7300-068, Portalegre
Colectividade criada com o objetivo de fomentar a recolha, sistematização e incentivo da prática de Jogos Tradicionais.
O Poeiras
- food & drink
Praça da República, 9-15
7300-109, Portalegre
Nice restaurant whose specialty is meat and fish grills.