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Igreja da Misericórdia de Nisa
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Praça do Município
6050-358, Nisa
Religious monument consisting of a nave, chancel, sacristy and an old hospital. The highlight in the interior is the vault, the crossing arch, some decorative stonework details and the bell rings on the main facade. Pay attention to the openings from the end of the 18th century, the main chapel ceiling painted with plant elements, the Crown shield in the center and the Mesários tribune.
Museu do Bordado e do Barro
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Largo da Cadeia Nova
6050-359, Nisa
Space that aims to showcase materials used for the manufacture of linen and in the production of some embroidery and lace. The spaces reproduced include a traditional kitchen and a bedroom. In addition to a backyard, there is an archaeological collection and, in the agricultural area, a collection of agricultural implements. Clay pieces are also part of this museum's collection.
Porta de Montalvão
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Largo da Cadeia Nova
6050, Nisa
Arched door broken by a tombstone framed with the cross of Christ and corners. It has three battlements and still has the coving boxes and the lock holes.
Porta da Vila de Nisa
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Largo Doutor António Granja, 6
6050, Nisa
Medieval door with a round arch, supported by two projecting towers, with several shields. The lock holes can still be seen. One of the towers is attached to the clock tower, and access to any of the towers is via a stone staircase.
Anta 1 de São Gens
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Lugar de São Gens
6050, Nisa
Corridor funerary dolmen made up of five granite supports with a slight inclination that support the hat, a chamber and a door that separates this structure from the corridor, where some stones can still be seen.
Castelo de Amieira do Tejo
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Praça Dom Nuno Álvares Pereira
6050-136, Amieira do Tejo
Castle ordered to be built by Álvaro Gonçalves Pereira in 1350, having undergone several modifications in the following centuries. This castle was part of a vast line of fortresses and watchtowers that protected the much attacked banks of the Tagus River. Its architectural design indicates a function aimed at the protection and refuge of populations. Made of dressed granite, it is an important symbol of Portuguese military architecture of the time. Located in a privileged location, on the banks of the Tagus River, it has a good panoramic view. It is shaped like a quadrilateral and is flanked by four …
Igreja Matriz de Santa Luzia
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Rua da Igreja, 4
7670-503, Santa Luzia
Traditional architecture from Baixo Alentejo, with the main entrance flanked by the baptistery and the bell tower, something that was unusual in the region.
Igreja Matriz de Panóias
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Largo da Igreja
7670-405, Panóias
Nave church with gilded and polychrome altarpiece.
Igreja Matriz de Santana da Serra
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Largo da Praça, 1
7670-613, Santana da Serra
16th century chapel completely renovated in the Baroque period. Highlight for the Manueline holy water font.
Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
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Rua da Igreja
7670-021, Conceição
Popular building with great examples of Baroque.