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Anta do Sobral

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EN246
7320, São João Baptista

Castelo de Vide

Tapir composed of 5 or 6 pillars, with a very irregular pyramidal-conical shape. A granite slab that appears to be the original hat has fallen. This megalithic tomb is commonly known as "Sobral".

Núcleo Intra-muros da Praça de Castelo de Vide

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Castelo de Vide
7320, Castelo de Vide

Castelo de Vide

Center that includes the Castle and fortifications, Fonte da Vila, Church of Santiago, Church and Old Hospital of Misericórdia, Casa Magessi, Pelourinho and House on Rua Nova.

Anta de Melriça / Anta de Melriço

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Tapada da Anta
7320, Santiago Maior

Castelo de Vide

Anta composed of four granite supports of regular rectangular shape and covered by a large triangular-shaped hat. Remains of the primitive mamoa are visible. Note that this monument is located on private property, and it is advisable to request a visit well in advance.

Castelo de Castelo de Vide

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Rua Direita do Castelo
7320-151, Castelo de Vide

Castelo de Vide

The medieval fortress, which comprises the castle and the urban fence, was built during the reign of D. Dinis, and was completed during the reign of Afonso IV, in 1327. In the 17th century, expansion works were carried out on the fortification that surrounds the town up to the limit of the current garden. The São Lourenço fort was built in the 18th century, when the bastioned fortification was extended with the Loureiros Wall. The fortress had a considerable extension, surrounding almost the entire town. Located on one of the highest mountains in the Serra de São Mamede, it served …

Biblioteca Municipal de Palmela

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Largo São João Baptista
2950-204, Palmela

Palmela

The Palmela Municipal Library was opened in 1990, occupying the S. João schools building in Palmela.

Pelourinho de Palmela

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Praça Duque de Palmela
2950, Palmela

Palmela

It has a polygonal base, cylindrical shaft and carved capital, on which sits a coat of arms and crown with an inscription from 1645.

Museu Municipal de Palmela

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Largo do Município
2951-505, Palmela

Palmela

The Municipal Museum of Palmela is a set of museum spaces, the most important of which is the Castle Nucleus which, in itself, comprises four zones: Archaeological Space (in situ reading of the history of the fortification), Medieval Occupation and Reconquista, Casa Capelo (history of Palmela and the Order of Santiago) and Military Broadcast Space. In addition to this nucleus, the S. Tiago Visitable Reserve, the Church of Santiago and the Wine and Vine Center are also open to the public — as a permanent exhibition.

Grutas Artificiais da Quinta do Anjo

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Rua Manuel João Lima Simões
2950, Quinta do Anjo

Palmela

Funerary complex consisting of four artificial caves.

Museu da Música Mecânica

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Rua dos Alegrias - Arraiados
2955-281, Pinhal Novo

Palmela

This museum consists of a completely closed box, which aims to establish a certain parallel with a music box. Visitors have the opportunity to enter this large “music box”, travel through time, explore and listen with great curiosity to hundreds of mechanical instruments, distributed across five exhibition galleries, arranged around a central courtyard.

Igreja de Santiago

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Rua dos Cavaleiros da Ordem de Santiago
2950, Palmela

Palmela

The national monument classification includes the tomb of Sir Jorge de Lencastre, son of King João II, in Arrábida marble. Of this temple, the Gothic portal on the main facade stands out, with three archivolts and topped by a large oculus. Church with three naves, crowned with battlements. Special reference to the 17th and 18th century tiles and the high choir.

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