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Capela de São Francisco

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Adro de São Francisco
7350-501, Vila Boim

Elvas

Chapel built in 1722, in the existing niche surroundings would be added to the wall fernandina. The façade presents edges in shades of yellow. Above the door is a window surmounted by the cross of Christ of great simplicity. Next, the Bell Tower protects a Bell.

Santuário do Senhor Jesus da Piedade

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Avenida da Piedade
7350-094, Elvas

Elvas

Architecture of religious type, large, example of one of the most symbolic monuments of the baroque of the reign of King John V, built in 1753. The Church today finds himself replaced a chapel. Include, among other elements, the tiles from the second half of the late 18th century that decorate the walls; inside, the two marble altars of various shades are another highlight. The pilgrimage of the Lord Jesus da Piedade happens every year around September 20, and lasts a week.

Quinta de São João

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São Vicente
7350-481, São Vicente

Elvas

Located just eight miles from Elvas, this area of great beauty and architectural richness is ideal to rest and to enjoy moments of great tranquility, comfort, hospitality and good cooking, besides missing the recreational activities for all ages. A Fifth tour is essential, because it will find little treasures such as chapels, courtyards, fountains and lakes, vast gardens, balconies, among others secrets.

Igreja Matriz da Calheta / Igreja do Espírito Santo

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Avenida Dom Manuel I, 23
9370, Calheta

Calheta

A manuelin and mannerist church with a longitudinal plan built at the end of the 15th century and enlarged and reformulated in the 17th century. Inside, a special note to the Renaissance font and to the ebony sacrarium.

Capela de Nossa Senhora do Loreto

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Arco da Calheta
9370, Arco da Calheta

Calheta

A revivalist and manuelin church with a longitudinal plan and a sole nave, where a Renaissance font stands out. It was built in the 16th century and remodelled in the 20th century.

Museu de Arte Contemporânea da Madeira - MUDAS

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Estrada Simão Gonçalves Câmara, 37
9370-139, Calheta

Calheta

A typical manor of a rural landlord built in the 16th century, extended in the 18th century and adapted to "Casa da Cultura" (Culture House) in the 20th century.

Museu do Farol da Ponta do Pargo

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Rua do Farol
9385, Salão de Baixo

Calheta

A museum that exhibits several objects related to the Madeira lighthouses, from photographs to documents.

Marginal do Porto de Recreio da Calheta

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Porto de Recreio da Calheta
9370, Calheta

Calheta

A large and pleasant area with a beautiful garden, restaurants and bars. Ideal for walking, with lovely ocean views.

Casa de Santo António

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Rua de Santo António, 24
3850-014, Albergaria-a-Velha

Albergaria-a-Velha

Baroque palace with rectangular plant consisting of a residence and a chapel built on the facade. It was built by Captain John Ferreira da Cruz in the 18TH century 30. Initially it was used as a residence, and then transformed into a shirt factory. Currently, it works again as a residence.

Igreja Matriz de Albergaria-a-Velha

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Rua Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco, 6
3850-030, Albergaria-a-Velha

Albergaria-a-Velha

Mannerist and Baroque church consists of a nave with high choir, a lower, narrow chancel Chapel, a sacristy, a mortuary chapel and a Bell Tower located near. Highlighting a rare theme at the door of the Tabernacle of the main altarpiece depicting Christ tied to a column.

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