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Ponte sobre a Ribeira da Venda
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Comenda
6040, Comenda
Bridge of irregular construction with three full-length arches, the central one having the longest span. The facing, the voussoirs of the arches, the cutwaters and the foundations are made of granite ashlar.
Pelourinho do Gavião
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Praça do Pelourinho
6040-103, Gavião
It is assumed that the current pillory dates back to the 20th century, more precisely, that it was the work of the Estado Novo. The fragments of the primitive pillory are found in a building in the town. It has three steps based on an octagonal base and is made of marble.
Museu da Margalha
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Quinta da Margalha
6040, Gavião
Museum belonging to Quinta da Margalha and, as this is a private property, visits must be made by appointment. It is a wine production farm.
Museu do Sabão
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Rua da Escola Nova, 4
6040-024, Gavião
The Soap Museum was opened in 2013, in Belver, in the municipality of Gavião. Installed in the former Belver primary school, this museum has an advanced, interactive technological system that allows visitors to gain deeper knowledge about the history and art of soap and soap makers. Portugal became one of four countries in the world that have a Soap Museum.
Casa Colombo - Museu do Porto Santo
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Travessa da Sacristia, 2-4
9400-176, Porto Santo
A museum devoted to this navigator (Christopher Columbus) with a special note to the furniture of his age, Christopher Columbus's engravings, reproductions of the clothings of his days and a series of manuscripts, including his 3rd journey's travelogue.
Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Pilar
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Rua da Escola Nova
6040, Belver
Small temple built at the end of the 17th century, an example of religious architecture with rural characteristics from that time. The fresco decoration in the altar area deserves special attention.
Castelo de Belver
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Rua de São Pedro
6040-024, Belver
Circular castle facing the Tagus River, built in 1194 by Sir Afonso Pais and rebuilt in 1390 by Sir Nuno Álvares Pereira. It maintains the walls of the wall, partly battlemented and with traces of turrets. The entrance door was built in the 15th century and has a round arch. Inside the castle is the chapel of São Brás, which features a pleasant 17th century altarpiece. Belver Castle was the starting point for several actions against the Moors, and also served as support for King João I during the War of Independence.
Formações Rochosas e Poças de Porto Moniz
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Porto Moniz
9270, Porto Moniz
Rock formations on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, forming a set of small natural pools. This bathing complex is supervised by five lifeguards, and has a bar, children's playground, access for the disabled, car park and first aid station.
Frente de Mar do Seixal
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Ribeira da Lage
9270, Ribeira da Lage
Walk by the sea, in the town of Ribeira da Lage, characterized by steep cliffs.
Forte de São João Batista / Aquário da Madeira
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Rua Forte de São João Batista, 7-A
9270-095, Porto Moniz
Replica of the old São João Batista Fort located there, built in 1730, due to the pirate attacks on Porto Moniz. In 1998, the town's Municipal Council acquired the ruins, completely restoring it and giving it its original appearance, in order to house the Madeira Aquarium.