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Igreja da Misericórdia de Benavente
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Rua Luís Godinho
2130-049, Benavente
Church with harmonious facade and classic portal. Inside, the 18th-century tiles and high-quality sculptures stand out, some from the Jericho Convent.
Palácio do Infantado
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Praça da República
2135, Samora Correia
Located in the historic center of Samora Correia, it is one of the most striking buildings in the village. Also known as Palácio da Companhia das Lezírias, its interior was destroyed in a violent fire in 1976. Despite this, it remained a heritage reference and is currently a cultural space that includes a library, an auditorium and exhibition galleries.
Igreja da Misericórdia de Samora Correia
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Rua Almirante Cândido dos Reis, 14
2135, Samora Correia
The Church building does not retain its original appearance on the outside, as it underwent renovations in the 18th century. It has, however, preserved the tiles inside and the Chair of the Brothers of the Holy Spirit and the Altarpiece, which still exists in the chancel and which represents the Visitation of Our Lady to Saint Isabel.
Museu Municipal de Benavente
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Rua Luís de Camões, 8
2130-062, Benavente
Traditional crafts such as shoemaking, saddlery, barber, farrier, blacksmith, carpenter, caulker, cooper are represented here, and objects from the various activities carried out in the region since the end of the 19th century are on display, such as agricultural implements, household utensils, costumes, embroidery , photographs, furniture, basketwork, toys and ceramics.
Igreja Matriz de Beco
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Rua Doutor José Manuel Garcês da Cunha
2240-204, Ferreira do Zêzere
This church has three naves with a main chapel covered with historian glazed tiles from the 18th century. The altar in gold carving from the 18th century deserves special reference, as well as the tombstones, the baptismal font and the pulpit.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Pranto
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Rua de Nossa Senhora do Pranto, 48
2240-611, Ferreira do Zêzere
This mediaeval church has one only nave and it has Gothic inscriptions. This temple foundation is connected to Queen Santa Isabel. The nave walls and the triumphal arch are covered with glazed tiles from the 17th century and the one on the main chapel are the cross – rule type. The pulpit dated from 1544 it is worthy to mention, as well as the 16th century paintings and the altarpiece from the 17th century.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Graça
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Escadinhas Nossa Senhora da Graça
2240-102, Ferreira do Zêzere
Church of three aisles with ionic columns and round arches. Highlights the façade marked by galilé with three arches to support the Bell Tower, the pulpit with circular chalice, gilded altars from the 17th century and the tiles of the default type.
Capela de São Pedro de Castro
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Castanheira
2240-372, Ferreira do Zêzere
In the construction of this temple have been used stones of an ancient castro and included in front two Roman tombstones. We highlight the Gothic portal and a Romanesque capital.
Barco São Cristóvão
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Lago Azul
2240, Ferreira do Zêzere
In this panoramic boat you can take beautiful walks along the River Zêzere. Has a capacity of approximately 200 people and has a bar and restaurant service.
Torre de Dornes
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Rua de Nossa Senhora do Pranto, 10
2240-611, Ferreira do Zêzere
This medieval tower does not have a consensus concerning it construction: some people say it was made by Sertório on the VIII century, others believe that it were the Morish and others say it was made by the Templar Knights. It has a five-sided plan, covered with roof tiles and a dome finished by a cylindrical body.