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Heritage in Portugal
Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Rosário / Capela de Nossa Senhora do Rosário
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Largo das Forças Armadas
2860-626, Moita
Dedicated to Saint John the Evangelist, it was built in 1532 by patron Cosmo Bernardes de Macedo, owner of Quinta de Mortim Afonso and nobleman of the Casa Real. It features an arch and a Manueline-style portal. In the 18th century it underwent some renovations and in the 19th century it underwent improvements to the roof.
Igreja de São Lourenço / Igreja Matriz de Alhos Vedros
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Largo da Igreja, 37
2860-410, Moita
It is thought that the initial construction of the Church of São Lourenço dates back to the end of the 13th century, but nothing remains of that primitive construction. With a single nave, dating from the 17th century, the church is characterized by tiles that relate passages in the life of S. Lourenço (patron of the church), dating back to 1749. From the various chapels that make it up (S. Sebastião, S. João Baptista, Nossa Senhora do Rosário and Nossa Senhora dos Anjos) that of S. Sebastião is also classified as a Property of Public Interest.
Estação Arqueológica da Ponta da Passadeira
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Ponta da Passadeira
2835, Lavradio
Archaeological site, located in a flat, semi-desert area, formed by a deactivated lime deposit and several ancient buildings.
Moinho de Maré de Alhos Vedros
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Largo do Descarregador, 1
2860-028, Moita
Building dating from the beginning of the century. XVII, which belonged to the family of Tristão Mendonça Furtado, the so-called nobles of "Casa da Cova". The mill was in operation until 1940 and was acquired by the local authority in 1986 for museum use.
Praça de Touros Daniel de Nascimento
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Zona envolvente à praça de touros
2860-423, Moita
Traditional bullring, with an imposing exterior view, where yellow is the dominant color. At the main entrance, the name of the square is drawn between the figure of Daniel de Nascimento. Inside… The wild party!
Igreja Matriz de Pavia / Igreja de São Paulo
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Largo da Igreja
7490, Pavia
Mudéjar-Manueline construction, from the beginning of the 16th century. Protected by seven small cylindrical towers, it is crowned with Muslim-style battlements. The facade is from the 18th century, with a triangular pediment, a tower with a square plan and a portico with squared jambs and lintels on the main facade. The interior has three naves with a ribbed vault. The altarpiece features four oil painting panels from the second half of the 16th century.
Convento de Nossa Senhora do Desterro
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Caminho do Convento
8550, Monchique
Legend has it that the construction of the Convent was due to the fulfillment of a promise. Two sailors on the high seas, when in danger, swore to build a church in the first land of Portugal they saw from the sea. Convent full of traditions, with a centuries-old tree, the magnolia, classified as being of public interest.
Castro do Alferce
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8550, Alferce
It is thought that this castle was built in the 10th or 11th century by Muslims, having served as a military refuge to support Silves Castle. Today only a few walls and a cistern remain, hidden in the middle of vegetation and between cork oaks.
Capela de Santo António
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Monte de Santo António
8550, Monchique
Building that dates back to the end of the 18th century and, according to tradition, was built in the place where this miracle worker saint appeared to a shepherd.
Biblioteca Municipal de Monchique
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Calçada de Santo António, 15
8550-422, Monchique
Modern space, dedicated to reading, information and research. It has a reading room, a space dedicated to younger children and an exhibition room. It is equipped with computer and audiovisual material.