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Calçada Romana de Ribadouro
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EN211
4640, Ribadouro
Pedestrian route on Roman pavement between Ancêde and Ribadouro, on the left bank of the river Ovil, with about 2800 meters. It is one of several legacies left by ancient civilizations and, like other Roman pieces, this one was made using large stone blocks buried in a foundation. At the beginning of the route there is a large information board used for exploring this route.
Mosteiro de Santo André de Ancede
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Ancêde
4640-021, Ancede
Of the Romanesque construction of this important monastic church, first by the Canons Regular and later by the Dominicans, we can only point out the structure of the chancel, where the rose window stands out. All the rest of the monastic set, valuable for its artistic capital and for its local and regional influence, is the work of the Modern Period. We highlight the Baroque interventions that reveal a period of space revitalization in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Núcleo Museológico da Casa de Tormes
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Caminho Particular de Tormes - Quinta de Tormes
4640-424, Santa Cruz do Douro
The Casa de Tormes is an important museum center relating to the life and work of the writer Eça de Queiroz, as it houses all the assets that belonged to him. In addition to contributing to the preservation and dissemination of the memory of one of the greatest masters of Portuguese language and literature and his work, recognized nationally and internationally, this Foundation intends, above all, to make its heritage available for the cultural and educational elevation of the Portuguese in general, and specially the younger generation.
Conjunto Megalítico de Meninas do Crasto
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Rua do Ovil
4640, Baião
Megalithic set that displays five pillars and a large head slab. It is part of the nucleus of monuments of Meninas do Crasto and is part of the megalithic complex of Serra da Aboboreira.
Museu Municipal do Bombarral
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Palácio Gorjão - Praça do Município
2540-046, Bombarral
Inaugurated in 1990, this museum is located in the Gorjão palace, the old manor of the Coimbra family, that goes back to the 17th century. It features temporary sculpture, painting, drawing and tapestry exhibitions, among others. It also features theme exhibitions: Remembering April; Practising Liberty; Bombarral Ceramics. It also comprises a library with archaeology, history, ethnography and art history works and historical archives with ddocuments about th recnt history of Bombarral and collections of old newspapers.
Capela do Carvalhal / Igreja do Santíssimo Sacramento
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Largo do Santíssimo
2540-371, Carvalhal
Church founded by the Queen Dona Leonor in early 16TH century. Remodelled in the 18th century, also date from this time, the Bell Tower. The interior, with three naves, is coated the tiles from the 17th century. Note-If the original altarpiece-mor, currently in the sacristy, formed by five panels with paintings by Antonio Costa of 1600 and the imaginary.
Santuário do Bom Jesus do Carvalhal / Igreja Paroquial de São Pedro de Finisterra
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Rua Senhor Jesus do Carvalhal
2540-367, Carvalhal
Sanctuary with various eras of construction, with a plant irregular and eclectic architecture. Inside, a painting on canvas, dating from the 18TH century, representing São Salvador.
Capela da Madre de Deus
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Rua da Madre de Deus
2540, Bombarral
Mannerist Chapel of rectangular plan consists of nave and a chancel. Magnification in the late works suffered from the 16th century. Inside, a mural on the ceiling of the Church, representing the Virgin with the child Jesus.
Quinta das Cerejeiras
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Rua da Madre de Deus
2540, Bombarral
This Thursday is a 17TH century tile Panel, a small Museum and a wine shop with several products from the farm.