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Capela de Santa Ana
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Rua da República
7875-058, Safara
Temple with small steeple. Features, inside, a simple altar.
Ponte de Caia
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Arronches
7340, Arronches
Bridge with five arches over the Caia, a river that originates in the Serra de São Mamede and flows into the right bank of the Guadiana, in the municipality of Elvas.
Igreja e Hospital da Misericórdia de Arronches
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Praça da República, 21
7340-008, Arronches
Building and temple of Renaissance, Mannerist and Baroque inspiration. The Church is from the 16th century (it has a single nave and chancel) and the attached hospital is from the 17th century.
Torre Medieval do Castelo de Arronches
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Rua Passeio Primeiro de Maio
7340-009, Arronches
The origins of the primitive structure of this castle are not known, the castle of Arronches was restored by King Dinis in 1310. During the earthquake of 1755, the perimeter of the Castle underwent several changes and the subsequent urban sprawl came to change the configuration of the Castle area and respective walls in such a way that, the medieval castle, just left the ruins of one of the towers.
Centro Histórico de Arronches
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Arronches
7340, Arronches
The historic center of Arronches offers a worthwhile trip, where you can visit its centuries-old heritage.
Museu de (A) Brincar
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Largo Serpa Pinto
7340-009, Arronches
Museum space with antique children's toys and furniture. Anyone visiting the museum is guided by an employee, who explains the history of the toys on display.
Igreja e Convento de Nossa Senhora da Luz
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Largo General Norton de Matos, 12
7340-009, Arronches
Temple founded in 1570 by the religious Agostinhos Calçados, in the place where the hermitage of Nossa Senhora da Luz existed. It was later sold to private individuals. Single-nave church with a floor plan almost like a Greek cross. It is made up of a chancel and two side chapels that end in painted domes with lantern tower. Highlights include the Renaissance portico, made of marble, with medallions in the corners and a shell pediment, as well as the galilee, formed by round arches based on granite columns. The bell tower is topped by a small dome.
Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Assunção de Arronches
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Praça da República
7340-012, Arronches
Temple from the 16th century, of Manueline design, with a Renaissance main portal, with a round arch, decorated with eight carved cherubs and two warrior busts in high relief. The main façade, supported by two stone pilasters, was rebuilt in the 18th century. The interior has three naves, vaulted with ribs, highlighting the main altar, made of marble, flanked by twelve wooden chairs. The original church dates back to 1236, with construction completed in 1242. The current church was built at the beginning of the 16th century.
Fortificação Abaluartada de Arronches
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Bairro de Santo António
7340, Arronches
Exemplary of medieval architecture defined as fortification for defense with firearms and which has the bastion as a characterizing element. The lowest modern fortification was the keep of the old castle.
Pinturas Rupestres de Vale de Junco
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Esperança
7340, Esperança
Rock shelter with cave paintings also known as Lapa dos Gaivões, where, among other motifs, animals and human figures are visible. It is located on the southwestern slope of Serra dos Louções, the southern limit of the Serra de São Mamede Natural Park. It is located in a quartzite rock shelter. Furthermore, it features paintings in red tones, having been shown in 1916, framing a set of open-air cave paintings in Portugal.