Centro Histórico da Guarda
To know this city, start by Praça Luís de Camões, also known as old square. From this heart of the city, located right next to the Cathedral, set off to discover the funny alleys filled with interesting monuments. Highlight to the Cathedral, the Castle and the old Episcopal Palace. Also be sure to visit the famous tiles from Vilar Formoso, about fifty panels by João Alves de Sá.
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Guarda
6300,Guarda
- Historical streets & Plazas
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Characteristics
Monuments near Centro Histórico da Guarda
Solar Teles de Vasconcelos / Autoridade para as Condições do Trabalho
This building was built by Teles de Vasconcelos family in the 18th century. In the 20th century was here installed the Municipal Library.
Busto do Doutor Francisco dos Prazeres
Bust of Dr. Francisco dos Prazeres (1849-1918). In honor of the man who guardenses, among other activities, was linked to the construction of the Hospital da S…
Capela de São Pedro
Chapel of longitudinal plant consisting of a nave, a chancel narrower and adossadas, a sacristy and a Bell Tower. Believed to have been built in the 19th centu…
Casa na Rua dos Clérigos
Current architecture building, granite masonry, situated in the historical centre (intramuralhas). The Gothic portal stands out in broken bow.
Castelo da Guarda / Torre de Menagem
At the highest point of the city, at 1056 meters of altitude, is the Castelo da Guarda, better known as Torre de Menagem. The town was inhabited by order of Do…
Edifício do Antigo Paço Episcopal e Seminário / Museu da Guarda
Building with facade with three bodies, being the one in the Center, the Church, surmounted by a pediment in the middle circle that rises above the cornice. Th…
