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Miradouro de Marvão

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Largo de Camões
7330, Marvão

Marvão

Views of the Serra de São Mamede Natural Park and Dam. At an altitude of 862 meters, the Marvão Viewpoint offers fantastic views of mountains and hills.

Castelo de Marvão

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Rua do Castelo
7330, Marvão

Marvão

An imposing defensive complex located in a location of great panoramic beauty. Most of the castle's buildings date from 1226 and 1230. It was modified and expanded in the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries. During the reign of King Dinis, bastions, walls, and forts were built. From the reconstruction, only the keep and some sections of the wall remain.

Cidade Romana de Ammaia

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Estrada da Calçadinha, 4
7300-328, São Salvador da Aramenha

Marvão

This is the most important testimony to the Roman presence in the Portalegre District. The remains found here belong to the Roman city of Ammaia. Of note is the Monumental Ensemble of the Porta do Arco, which features the bases of two towers that flanked a city entrance, the threshold of the gate, and a paved public square. Also, noteworthy are the structure of the Forum and Temple, and the Quinta do Deão Building, where a pavement, a water pipe, and inscribed stones were found. Also, noteworthy are the Forum Bathhouse and the Theater.

Circuitos do Parque Natural da Serra de São Mamede

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São Salvador da Aramenha
7330, São Salvador da Aramenha

Marvão

A hiking trail along the eastern edge of São Mamede Natural Park. The route includes a visit to Marvão Castle, the Castelo de Vide Walls, a bridge over the Ribeira de Galegos River, and Casal da Torre. It passes along the banks of several waterways, such as the Sever River.

Passeio pelo Parque Natural da Serra de São Mamede

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Marvão
7330, Marvão

Marvão

The Natural Park encompasses the important São Mamede mountain range. This is the only natural park in the northern Alentejo region, and its mission is to protect natural resources and flora and fauna, as well as the regional geomorphology and landscape.

Barragem da Apartadura

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Rasa
7330, São Salvador da Aramenha

Marvão

Dam located on the Ribeira de Reveladas (Tejo River Basin). It is used for irrigation and water supply. The Apartadura reservoir area is located within the Serra de São Mamede Natural Park. It allows for the practice of motorless water sports.

Museu Municipal de Marvão

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Largo de Santa Maria
7330-101, Marvão

Marvão

Housed in the Church of Santa Maria since 1987, the museum houses pieces donated or donated by the local population. Here, you'll learn about the municipality's history from the Paleolithic era to the 20th century. Sacred art, archaeology, ethnography, and armory comprise the four core areas of the Marvão Municipal Museum.

Caleiras da Escusa

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Escusa
7330, São Salvador da Aramenha

Marvão

These structures were closely associated with local limestone mining and lime production. They were built in the 20th century and ceased operation around 1960.

Ponte Romana de Portagem

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Rua da Ponte Romana
7330, Portagem

Marvão

The Roman Bridge of Portagem boasts 16th-century architecture that repurposed materials from an earlier Roman bridge. It features a ramped deck and round arches.

Convento de Nossa Senhora da Estrela

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Marvão
7330, Marvão

Marvão

This church features a portico with four undecorated ogival archivolts on its main façade. It is the only Franciscan convent in Marvão. At the top of the portico is a window surmounted by the Franciscan symbol and flanked by Rococo decoration. The cloister still features an ogival section and 17th-century archways. Noteworthy are the 18th-century tilework.

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