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Alverca Padel Club
- leisure
Avenida Infante Dom Pedro - Centro Formação Futebol Clube de Alverca
2615-357, Alverca do Ribatejo
Este espaço dispõe de cinco campos cobertos de padel.
Barco Varino Liberdade
- heritage
Largo do Cais de Vila Franca de Xira
2600, Vila Franca de Xira
A typical, recovered boat of the Tejo river. The visitors will ger more acquainted with the nautical and natural heritage of the parish.
Núcleo Museológico do Mártir Santo
- heritage
Rua Doutor Miguel Bombarda, 249
2600-197, Vila Franca de Xira
At the core of the Holy Martyr, in the Church of the Holy Martyr Saint Sebastian, in Vila Franca de Xira lies the exhibition "art and Devotion-Forms and Perspectives", dedicated to sacred art. This exhibition, based on the concept of annual turnover of parts, enables the public to the enjoyment of a diversity of remaining goods that would otherwise be out of the public domain.
Fábrica das Palavras - Biblioteca Municipal e Equipamento Cultural
- heritage
Largo Mário Magalhães Infante, 14
2600-187, Vila Franca de Xira
A rather nice space with activities for all generations.
Mercado Municipal de Vila Franca de Xira
- heritage
- shopping
Rua de Vasco da Gama
2600, Vila Franca de Xira
Building dating back to 1920, single floor and four facades, each with a central turret. The inside awakens attention thanks to 12000 tiles lining the interior, designed by a. p. Gomes, in addition to decorating the turrets, also in shades of blue and white, representing the four seasons. There are pediments, on street corners, depicting the market and the activities that this represents.
Passadiços do Parque Linear Ribeirinho Estuário do Tejo
- country
Parque Linear Ribeirinho Estuário do Tejo
2625-152, Póvoa de Santa Iria
Inseridos no Parque Linear Ribeirinho Estuário do Tejo e parte integrante do Trilho do Tejo, estes passadiços são ideais para a prática de exercício físico, pelo seu grau de dificuldade reduzido e linearidade. Percorre a margem do estuário do rio Tejo, na zona da Póvoa de Santa Iria.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Alcamé
- heritage
Lezíria Grande do Tejo
2600, Vila Franca de Xira
Isolated in the middle of the Lezíria, religious, Baroque architecture, the Church of our Lady of Alcamé is erected under a raised platform to prevent the entry of water. Designed by the architect José Manuel de Carvalho and Slavers and 18th-century House, was built by the first Patriarch of Lisbon. It consists of nave and chancel at the same height, corresponding to double the sacristy and the Bell access. The altar is dedicated to Nossa Senhora da Conceição.
Casa-Museu Dr. Sousa Martins
- heritage
Largo do Cais, 2
2600-422, Alhandra
Founded in 1964, this museum is located in the house where Dr. Sousa Martins was born since 1984. A part of it is devoted to the works of this scientist and phisician. The space features four permanent exhibitions: one about the industry and the economic activities, another about theatre, writing, history and music related people, an ethnographic exhibitions and also an exhibition about sports.
Quinta Municipal de Nossa Senhora da Piedade
- heritage
Rua Padre Manuel Duarte - Palácio Quinta da Piedade
2625, Póvoa de Santa Iria
Related to the foundation of the Morgadio da Póvoa, in the 14th century. It is composed of a palace, a church, hermitages, gardens and an agricultural area. The museum is located in a public interest construction.
Museu do Neo-Realismo
- heritage
Rua Alves Redol, 45
2600-099, Vila Franca de Xira
Created in 1990, this project evolved mostly in the archives and books areas. It aims to research the neo-realist current, with informations about it.