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Heritage in Portugal
Biblioteca Municipal de Monforte
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Largo José Carlos Malato
7450-129, Monforte
Modern building with all the necessary equipment for reading and leisure.
Ponte Romana sobre a Ribeira de Monforte
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7450, Monforte
Roman granite bridge, made up of five full arches and four short and wide jetties downstream and upstream. It was part of the road system that linked Olisipo to Emerita.
Museu de Monforte
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Largo da Madalena
7450-115, Monforte
Museum hub operating inside the old Madalena church. The exhibition center consists of archaeological pieces relating to the Roman presence in northern Alentejo.
Villa Lusitano-Romana de Torre de Palma
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7450, Vaiamonte
It is one of the largest and most important archaeological sites from Roman and medieval times on the Peninsula. From the town of Basilii, the foundations, the walls, floors and structures that were below ground are preserved. Among the finds made in archaeological excavations, the following stand out: the mosaic of horses, the mosaic of muses and an inscription dedicated to Mars.
Castelo da Vila de Monforte
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Monforte
7450-142, Monforte
Castle located on top of a very strong hill, which gave rise to the name of the village. Currently, only a few remains remain, one of the medieval towers and some sections of the wall. Conquered by King Afonso Henriques in 1139, this town was populated by King Afonso III in 1257. In 1512 King Manuel granted it a new charter. Built by King Dinis in 1309, this castle was built on Roman foundations and had a wall surrounding the entire town.
Porto da Casa
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Corvo
9980, Corvo
It is the only port on the island used for commercial traffic and the only entrance to the island via sea.
Farol da Ponta Negra
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Ponta Negra
9980, Vila do Corvo
Located at the southern end of the island of Corvo, it dates back to 1910 and is six meters high.
Biblioteca Municipal de Vila Nova do Corvo
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Rua da Matriz
9980-010, Vila do Corvo
Library with a vast documentary collection.
Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora dos Milagres
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Rua da Matriz
9980-020, Corvo
It is the first temple built on the island, having already undergone several reconstructions over the years.
Moinhos do Corvo
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Caminho dos Moinhos - Aerogare da Ilha do Corvo
9980-032, Vila do Corvo
Set of traditional mills, which give the island such a characteristic look.