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Fonte da Praça da República
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Praça da República
7160-207, Vila Viçosa
White marble fountain, with several Bamford, based in quadrangular.
Ermida de São João Baptista da Carrasqueira
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Largo Gago Coutinho
7160-214, Vila Viçosa
Small chapel, consisting of nave, transept, chancel and vestry. The façade is painted white and, on the inside, is ornamented with a blue facade. Inside are murals and tiles. It is currently used as a chapel.
Ermida de São Luís
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Largo dos Capuchos
7160-211, Vila Viçosa
Chapel on a Thursday, with access to the same port, located a few kilometres from the Centre of the village. The facades are painted in white and blue shot lead base. It consists of nave, chancel, vestry, House of focaccia and sanitary facilities. The interior can be seen polychrome tile and blue and white. Today functions as Chapel.
Ermida de São Tiago
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Largo dos Capuchos
7160-211, Vila Viçosa
Situated a few kilometres from the Centre of the village, near the Bullring and the Capuchos convent. This Chapel is located in a typical housing zone and consists of landscaped foyer, chancel and vestry. It was remodelled in the 15th century and 18TH century, part of the nave was demolished, a fact which reduced the Chapel to the chancel and sacristy; the body of the Church was transformed into landscaped foyer.
Busto de Henrique Pousão
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Praça da República
7160-207, Vila Viçosa
1\/1\/1859 was born. The painting was a family tradition. Henrique Pousão was no exception and attended the Academy of fine arts of Porto. His talent did not take long to be discovered and more could have been extended, if it wasn't for pulmonary tuberculosis to put an end to life, in 1884.
Busto de Florbela Espanca
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Avenida Bento de Jesus Caraça
7160-253, Vila Viçosa
Florbela Espanca was born in 1894 in Vila Viçosa. Was a writer and poet and his life is associated with various troubles, patents on his literary production and in your life. She was married three times, but it is believed that the lack of itself wasn't stable or positive, despite being a beautiful woman by many who knew her. Thirty-six years after his birth, on his birthday, commits suicide in Matosinhos, Portugal, where he lived. Years later his remains were moved to Vila Viçosa, where there is a statue and a movie theater with his name.
Busto de Públia Hortênsia de Castro
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Largo 25 de Abril
7160-255, Vila Viçosa
Born in Vila Viçosa, born 1548. His intelligence was appreciated, fact which earned him a one-way ticket to the University to study philosophy. This was followed by training in rhetoric, humanities and Metaphysics at the University of Coimbra. His\/her illustrious figures quickly arrived from other countries. In 1574 already attends the Royal Palace of Évora and the Academy of the Infanta d. Maria. Because the success faded, decided to enter the convent of the infant Jesus da Graça, disillusioned with the ingratitude of those protected. In this convent died, with 47 years.
Porta dos Nós
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Rua Duque Dom Jaime
7160, Vila Viçosa
The construction of this port dates back to the early 16TH century and was built by d. Jaime, Duke which gives the name to this Avenue. Features two columns that seem attached to shoulder pads for a few thick ropes. The position of the three nodes, which give you the name, symbolizes the Ducal House in relation to the Royal household.