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Igreja e Antigo Hospital da Misericórdia

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Rua do Conselheiro Júlio de Vilhena
7900-558, Ferreira do Alentejo

Ferreira do Alentejo

Beautiful and very old church that displays an important Manueline portal and a beautiful Mannerist altarpiece that is now kept in the Municipal Museum, located less than 20 meters away.

Ponte de Odivelas

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7900, Odivelas

Ferreira do Alentejo

19th century bridge with a straight deck over round arches. It is worth highlighting the large size of the bridge considering the region in which it is located and the fact that it is still active, demonstrating the quality of 19th century engineering.

Capela de Santo António

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Rua da República
7900-611, Ferreira do Alentejo

Ferreira do Alentejo

Small urban chapel, with the main facade in a truncated gable without a bell, a unique example in the district. Here you will find an art gallery, where you can admire miniatures of agricultural implements, among other works.

Capela do Calvário

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Avenida General Humberto Delgado
7900-556, Ferreira do Alentejo

Ferreira do Alentejo

Also called Santa Maria Madalena, it is a unique temple in our country due to its circular structure and bell-shaped roof topped by a lantern. The exterior has rows of protruding stones.

Museu Municipal de Ferreira do Alentejo

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Rua do Conselheiro Júlio de Vilhena, 5
7900-599, Ferreira do Alentejo

Ferreira do Alentejo

Opened on October 22, 2004, the Municipal Museum of Ferreira do Alentejo is located in the Casa Agrícola Jorge Ribeiro de Sousa, being classified as a Property of Municipal Interest. In pole 1 there is the Municipal Archive and in pole 2 - Misericórdia Church - there is a Sacred Art Collection. From the Archeology Collection, the finds from the Chalcolithic stations of Porto Torrão, the Roman stations of Outeiro da Mina, Monte da Chaminé and Monte da Zambujeira and Tholos de Odivelas stand out. Ethnographic goods include clothing and utensils from ancient professions.

Palácio Nacional da Pena

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Estrada da Pena
2710-609, Sintra

Sintra

The Pena National Palace was built on the ruins of a Manueline convent and served as a summer residence for monarchs. This work perfectly combines neo-Gothic and neo-Manueline elements with Muslim and Indian elements. This combination accentuates, with the luxuriant vegetation of the Pena Park, its exotic and fantastic appearance. Inside, the ambience of a royal residence has been preserved.

Castelo e Conjunto Urbano da Vila de Óbidos

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Largo Coronel Freitas Garcia
2510, Vila de Óbidos

Óbidos

This urban set denotes the medieval character of this village. Is all surrounded by walls and features an urban structure that extends from the Alcazaba, entrances and plazas de armas. Of the six doors and shutters torn in the walls, the door of the village, with oratory Chapel, French balcony and stair located near and tile flooring. Built in the 16th century, the Palace is a Manueline building situated in the North Wing of the Castle. In the 17th century the castle was already damaged, what if adensou with the earthquake of 1755. Having been rebuilt subsequently.

Passeio pelo Pinhão

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Estação do Pinhão
5085, Pinhão

Alijó

Leaving the beautiful Pinhão station, where you can observe their nineteenth-century tiles with images that reflect the life of the region, you can enjoy the magnificent panoramas of the Pinion offers: two rivers intersect, the station itself and the railways, and the train bridge, all integrated in the beautiful green hills. Finish with a stroll through the beautiful riverfront, where flow the Pinhão River and the river Duero.

Ribeira do Porto

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Ribeira do Porto
4050, Porto

Porto

Located next to the Douro river, it is the most authentic area of the city. Here, you can wander among popular vendors who join in the conversation, choose an esplanade to rest or a typical restaurant to taste the Porto cuisine and regain strength. This site contains numerous monuments, from the statue of São João, work of João Cutileiro, which came to occupy the niche of Fonte da Ribeira that was empty for more than 200 years, to the Muro dos Bacalhoeiros (continuation of Muralha Fernandina) which constitutes a great place to enjoy the views from the banks of the …

Santuário do Bom Jesus do Monte

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Monte do Bom Jesus
4715-056, Bom Jesus

Braga

This church was constructed under the orders of archbishop Dom Gaspar of Bragança in 1784 and it was ready in 1811. It is one of the first neoclassic buildings in Portugal and it was drawn by the architect Carlos Amarante.

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