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Heritage in Portugal
Barco Varino Liberdade
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Largo do Cais de Vila Franca de Xira
2600, Vila Franca de Xira
A typical, recovered boat of the Tejo river. The visitors will ger more acquainted with the nautical and natural heritage of the parish.
Forte de São Brás
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EN1-2A
9580-514, Vila do Porto
Fort built in the 16th century on Top of the rock, with the goal of defending the village during the reign filipino. It consists of a small bulwark and the building of the House of the command and troop Barracks. Inside, there is the chapel of Nossa Senhora da Conceição and an obelisk in honor of Commander Carvalho Araújo.
Igreja Matriz de Vila do Porto / Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção
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Rua Frei Gonçalo Velho
9580-531, Vila do Porto
Dating from the early 15TH century, this church is one of the oldest of the Azores. Currently, the primitive structure, only the Gothic side door and a roof in Manueline style in the chapel of Santa Catarina.
Centro de Interpretação Ambiental Dalberto Pombo
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Rua Teófilo Braga, 10-14
9580-535, Vila do Porto
This Environmental Interpretation Centre intends to, at the same time, honoring Dalal Pigeon-a citizen who devoted much of his life to research and teaching in the area of natural-history, install a multifunctional space focusing on environmental issues and enhance the built heritage of Vila do Porto.
Ermida de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos
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EN2-2
9580-470, Vila do Porto
The primitive Chapel, dating from the 15TH century, was rebuilt between 1674 and 1676. The main façade is torn by a straight Dick portal, while the lateral facades have arched portals Manueline. Inside stands the chorus-high, the Gospel-side pulpit and chancel with triptych depicting the Patron Saint.
Igreja da Misericórdia de Tancos
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Rua da Escola Velha
2260-314, Vila Nova da Barquinha
16th century Church of nave, with pilasters in the corners, main facade of gable terminated cornice, with spans forming a central axis formed by the Mannerist portal surmounted by a niche with the image of our Lady of mercy. The interior is completely stripped of its old structure and decoration, saving only the chancel arch, perfect round on pilasters, with traces of paint.
Museu das Tropas Paraquedistas Portuguesas / Museu das Tropas Aerotransportadas
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EN3 - Polígono de Tancos
2260-209, Praia do Ribatejo
A museum inaugurated in 1990 that aims to preserve the past and the history of these military. There is a tribute room to the soldiers who died in the old colonies.
Casa-Museu Eng. António de Almeida
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Rua Tenente Valadim, 325
4100-479, Porto
The museum of the Fundação Engenheiro António de Almeida gathers a series of works collected by the founder. Among them it stands out the collection of golden coins from different places.
Castelo de Almourol
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Ilhota do Rio Tejo - Praia do Ribatejo
2260, Vila Nova da Barquinha
Located on a rocky Islet in the river Tagus, a Templar Castle warrant lift by Gualdim Pais, in the 12th century. Previously, it is believed to have existed a castro lusitano, improved by the Romans. The walls are flanked by ten towers that surround the keep and which gave the set an important defensive capabilities. Inside, there are several monumental doors that make communication between the different parts of the Castle. The access is made by river in a small boat crossing, lasting about five minutes.
Igreja Matriz da Atalaia
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Rua Patriarca Dom José
2260-039, Vila Nova da Barquinha
This is a Renaissance temple founded by Dom Pedro de Menezes in 1528. It possesses a singular façade where the pediment symmetrically droops until the pillars opening in two arches. It is worthy to mention the stone work, the roof on the main chapel in stared vault, the glazed tiles from the beginning of the 17th century, the pulpit and the wooden balcony.