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Heritage in Portugal
Museu de Lamego
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Largo de Camões
5100-147, Lamego
Located at the old city's Bishop's Palace, this museum was created in 1917. It feature a rather eclectic collection, mostly of the 18th century but ranging from the 1st century AD to our days. The Renaissanc period stands out, with a special not to the Flammish tapestries and to the paintings by Vasco Fernandes.
Ponte sobre o Barranco da Formiga
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Albergaria dos Fusos
7940-411, Albergaria dos Fusos
Brick bridge, broken bow, gauge, located north of the medieval Hermitage of Nossa Senhora do Outeiro.
Rossio da Bica
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Largo da Esperança
7940-112, Cuba
This broad was built by the Mayor of Cuba, Constantine Taborda Morais, in 1923. In the Center is a regional oriented and popular spout that ends in an Acorn, a symbol of the Alentejo's very own.
Eco Palacete Borralho Relógio
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Rua Doutor João de Almeida Tojeiro, 6
7940-122, Cuba
Esta casa privada com cerca de 140 anos de história remonta ao século XIX. Requalificada em 2015, reúne todas as condições para eventos exclusivos e com tradição. Existe ainda a possibilidade de visita guiada sob marcação, onde poderá ver os ricos elementos Arte Nova, reflexo da Belle Époque, como os estuques fingidos, o ferro forjado e os azulejos.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Visitação
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Rua da República
7940-374, Vila Alva
This church has medium proportions and a popular character. It has two asymmetric cylindrical towers, one of which is a bell tower and the other it is crowned by spires. The inside has a tunnel vault marked by arches. The classification refers to the carved altarpiece and the glazed tiles covering the inside.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Encarnação
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Largo Nossa Senhora da Encarnação
7940-452, Vila Ruiva
Manueline temple where are the frescoes that decorate the interior, popular character and from different eras (from the 16th to the 18th century). In the vaults of the nave and chancel still retain the shields of Dom Rodrigo de Melo, 1st count of Tentúgal and 1st Marquis of Ferreira. Also highlighting to the image painted Saint Catherine of Alexandria.
Tesouro da Igreja Matriz de São Vicente de Cuba
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Rua Serpa Pinto, 81
7940-171, Cuba
The artistic patronage of the monastery who belonged to the parish of Cuba, resulted in the offer of liturgical that enriched the environment of the building, whose interior is encased in 1468. The fraternities and sororities also rivalizaram building based on the order of works, making patent the richness of the Earth. The collection thus meeting gave rise to the treasure of the igreja matriz de São Vicente, which came still incorporate some parts from other temples in the village.
Ponte Romana sobre a Ribeira de Odivelas
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7940, Vila Ruiva
This Roman Bridge has 26 arches interspaced by round holes. Even though the bridge has roman origins, it underwent several reconstructions during the Visigoth and Arabs period. One of which is attributed to the Moorish King Iscar, one the Arabian chiefs defeated by D. Afonso Henriques during Ourique battle. This bidge is Cuba’s ex-libris, hence it is the only National Monument in this village.
Igreja Matriz de Vila Seca / Igreja do Espírito Santo
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Avenida da Igreja
5110, Vila Seca
Baroque Temple from the late 17th century that stands out for its profusion of gilt on the inside.
Aldeia Preservada de Lumiares
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Lumiares
5110, São Martinho das Chãs
The village of Lumiares is quite well preserved. The picturesque houses are well preserved. The churchyard os where the older folks meet to share histories and traditions with the youngest.