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Igreja de São Jorge e Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Piedade
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Rua do Poço Novo
2870-525, Sarilhos Grandes
A temple of baroque features founded in 1740, during the reign of Dom João V. The interior has one sole nave, covered by a ceiling with frescoes and tile panels of the 1700s on the walls. The left side of the main chapel leads to the old hermitage of Our Lady of Piedade, of the 1500s, that became a chapel of the church.
Capela da Quinta do Saldanha
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Rua Doutor Manuel da Cruz Júnior
2870, Montijo
Known as the Hermitage of Our Lady of the Afflicted, this chapel is located in the Saldanha Farm. A special note to the most beautiful marbl Christ on a wooden cross. The image of Our Lord Jesus of the Afflicted is, still to our days, quit adored, mainly by the fishermen.
Igreja Paroquial de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira
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Rua Santo António
2870, Canha
The main façade is sided by a tower that has three bells. The interior, with one sole nave, has five altars. A special note to the hispanic-arabic tiles and to the paintings of the 1600s.
Museu Municipal - Casa da Mora
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Avenida dos Pescadores, 52
2870-114, Montijo
Located in the historical area of the town, this museum is in a fine building of the late 19th century. It features the cultural heritage of the parish, namely collections that deal with different aspects of the local history, from the paleolithic to our current days.
Igreja da Misericórdia do Montijo
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Praça 1º de Maio
2870-233, Montijo
A church built in the 16th century that was several times remodelled throughout the centuries. The main façade has a portal topped by a triangular fronton. The interior is covered by tiles, like a "carpet", of the 17th century.
Praça de Touros Amadeu Augusto dos Santos
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Avenida da Olivença
2870-721, Montijo
This bullfight arena belongs to the "Santa Casa da Misericórdia" of Montijo. It is a first class arena and has 6281 seats and 3 to 4 bullfights each year.
Igreja do Espírito Santo / Igreja Matriz do Montijo
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Praça da República
2870-235, Montijo
A church that was built in the 15th century and quite altered later on. At the front part there is a portico with columns and a triangular fronton. The interior is covered by 18th century tiles that picture scenes of the lifee of the Virgin Mary. The chancel is in the manuelin style and the portals are of the Renaissance.
Ecomuseu de Barroso - Espaço Padre Fontes
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Terreiro do Açougue, 11
5470-251, Montalegre
The Ecomuseum of Barroso is assumed as anchor element of the strategy of sustainable and integrated development of the territory cachena cattle. Integrates functions of research, documentation and interpretation of cultural and natural values of the region. The headquarters functions as interpretive center in the region, with a great creativity and ability to motivate visitors to meet the thematic poles scattered throughout the County. Is situated in the area surrounding the castle of Montalegre, being an integral part of its line of wall. It is intended that the public space offer the visitor experience of the senses that can enjoy …
Igreja do Castelo de Montalegre / Antiga Igreja Matriz de Montalegre
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Terreiro do Açougue
5470-250, Montalegre
The Castle Church is one of the two churches of the medieval area of the village. This church-which was the matrix before the construction of the new Church – is actually very close to the Castle. Surround on many leafy trees, and that give you a serene and peaceful environment of much recognition. Although it is of medieval origin, the moth present must remount to the 17th century. In the bell tower that, as in many churches in the region, is separated from the main body of the temple, which is the border, having own access from the outside. It …
Igreja Velha de Salto
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Salto
5470-430, Salto
Those who enter in jump and follows to the central zone of the town, is not indifferent to the imposing church image located at the top of the Rua Padre Manuel José Jorge, granitic in parallel. This is the ancient parish church, maybe the main icon of this village. It is a building of moth romantic, which was suffering some structural renovations over time. In the North and South walls of the nave you can see sections of perfection with which stones were superposed in the construction of the building. Shifted to the back of the Church, lined up in …