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Torre de Portagem
- heritage
Rua da Ponte Romana, 3
7330, Portagem
Tower located in the historic center of the medieval village of Marvão.
Jardim do Castelo de Marvão
- country
- leisure
Rua do Castelo, 16
7330, Marvão
A garden located next to the walls and castle of Marvão, with landscaped areas featuring geometric shapes. The views from the garden are simply fantastic.
Miradouro de Marvão
- country
- leisure
Largo de Camões
7330, 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
- heritage
Rua do Castelo
7330, 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
- heritage
Estrada da Calçadinha, 4
7300-328, São Salvador da Aramenha
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
- country
São Salvador da Aramenha
7330, São Salvador da Aramenha
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
- country
Marvão
7330, 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
- beach
- country
Rasa
7330, São Salvador da Aramenha
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
- heritage
Largo de Santa Maria
7330-101, 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
- heritage
Escusa
7330, São Salvador da Aramenha
These structures were closely associated with local limestone mining and lime production. They were built in the 20th century and ceased operation around 1960.