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Museu de Arte Sacra
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Rua da Misericórdia - Igreja da Misericórdia
3270, Pedrógão Grande
Museum installed in a part of the IMisericórdia Church, which has one of the rarest altarpieces in the country of its kind, according to technicians from the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, in addition to oil canvases on the Passion of Christ, canvases from the 16th and 17th centuries and other images stored in this space.
Museu Pedro Cruz
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Largo da Devesa
3270-101, Pedrógão Grande
It features a permanent collection of oil paintings, about a thousand charcoal drawings and notes by the painter Pedro Cruz, ranging from his time in Paris (1906-1910) until the date of his death in January 1980.
Casa Museu Manuel Nunes Correa
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Rua 5 de Outubro
3270-108, Pedrógão Grande
This was the home of Commander Manuel Nunes Corrêa and his wife, whose estate, donated by himself, includes his own paintings, one by João Vaz and another by João Reis, personal objects, collections of coins and butterflies, musical instruments, among others.
Centro Histórico de Pedrógão Grande
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Pedrógão Grande
3270, Pedrógão Grande
Walking the 1.5 kilometer trail is an excellent way to discover part of the history and architectural heritage of this region. Along this route you can see gardens, architectural sites, churches, museums, the Clock Tower, the library and other details of great beauty.
Igreja Matriz de Pedrógão Grande
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Rua Doutor José Jacinto Nunes
3270-120, Pedrógão Grande
Temple of Romanesque origin rebuilt during the Renaissance, between 1517 and 1539. It has an interior with three naves and the chancel has a craftsmen's vault. The altarpiece on the high altar is made of stonework from the Coimbra Renaissance. The bell tower that makes up the main body of the facade stands out.
Ponte de Cabril
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Estrada Cabril
3270, Pedrógão Grande
According to legend, the bridge was built by the Philippine kings, replacing an existing Roman bridge in the vicinity. It is based on 3 full arches, the central one with the largest span. It has a flat board and stonework side guards with access ramps on both sides.
Convento de Cristo
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Igreja do Castelo Templário
2300-497, Tomar
It initially belonged to the Order of the Temple and passed, in the reign of King Dinis, to the Order of Christ. It is one of the main monuments of national architecture, where all the aesthetic stages, from the 12th to the 18th century, are profusely documented. The Cloister of King João III stands out, the main Cloister of the Convent of Christ, considered the most monumental and beautiful work of the Renaissance, carried out by the architect Diogo de Torralva. Also noteworthy are the Cloister of Washings and the Cloister of King Henrique, which date back to the first …
Solar do Vinho do Porto
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Rua da Ferreirinha, 114
5050-261, Peso da Régua
The building of the Manor can see thematic exhibitions about port wine, while, in space where there was the old cooperage, now runs an auditorium. Organize technical evidence of port wine and Douro wine, as well as ports of honor, lunches and dinners
Castelo de Sesimbra
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Rua Nossa Senhora do Castelo, 11
2970, Sesimbra
The castle still maintains two fundamental elements of the medieval fortresses: the "Cerca da Vila" and the "Alcáçova" that still as the dongeon. On the walls one can see the doors that led to the old small town: the Sun Gate and the Azóia Gate.