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Núcleo Museológico de Garvão
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Largo Dom Afonso III
7670, Ourique
The Garvão Museum Center aims above all to preserve the most important archaeological objects in this place, contributing to the development and promotion of culture.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Cola
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EN1163
7670-201, Ourique
Baroque church with one nave, which reflects a model of Portuguese Plain Style architecture. Being a pilgrimage sanctuary, mainly during the annual pilgrimage on September 8th, it presents a great monumentality. It has a longitudinal plan, framed by two bell towers, a nave and a narrower chancel, to which the sacristy is added to the left.
Torre do Relógio de Ourique
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Praça Dom Dinis
7670-256, Ourique
This bell tower, built in the mid-19th century, has a quadrangular plan, covered by a stepped and bulbous dome, topped by an iron weather vane in the shape of a flag. On the upper floor, the quadrangular clock dial, made of stone, with Arabic numerals and metal hands stands out.
Igreja Paroquial de Garvão / Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção
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Rua da Misericórdia, 10
7670, Garvão
Manueline church with a longitudinal plan, characteristic of small temples in Baixo Alentejo during the reign of King Manuel I. Highlights include the plastic quality of the main portal and the arched cross vaults with stonework keys and corbels, in one of which the cross is inserted of the Order of Santiago.
Ermida de São Luís / Igreja Matriz de Ourique
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Rua António Vitorino de Matos, 1
7670-363, Ourique
Small pilgrimage hermitage with beautiful Pombaline tile panels. Rebuilt in the 18th century at the behest of King João V. The elegance of its main façade stands out, with rococo mortar work. Inside, the Baroque is already fully established in the large gilded and polychrome structures that spill over from the altarpieces.
Castelo de Ourique
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Rua Dom Manuel, 19
7670-282, Ourique
Built by King Dinis, there are currently traces and remains of the old castle, around two meters high. Being an important historical testimony, you can see the strong citadel and a walled enclosure.
Castro da Cola
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EN1163
7670-201, Ourique
The occupation began in the Bronze Age, with fortification works being reinforced during the period of Arab occupation. It is part of the Castro da Cola archaeological park, which is made up of several megalithic monuments, Chalcolithic settlements and necropolises from the Bronze and Iron Ages.
Moinhos de Portela de Oliveira
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Portela de Oliveira
3360, Sazes do Lorvão
Set of old windmills that transformed cereals into flour. Some are in good condition and others are in a high degree of degradation.
Moinhos da Atalhada
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Atalhada
3360, Friúmes
Set of old windmills recovered and adapted for rural tourism.
Biblioteca Municipal de Penacova / Centro Cultural
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Rua da Eirinha
3360-330, Penacova
Library with a bibliographic collection of around 14,000 volumes and free internet access points.