Alvito da Beira
The village of Alvito da Beira may have been moorish in its origins. According to the historians, it was the moors who firstly introduced the olive trees in the region. By the early 20th century, ther were 10 olive oil presses in the parish. Small walls were built, of which there are still vestiges, to protect the olive trees. The architectural heritage includes the mother church, the crucifix, the font velha (old fountain), the Mó fountain, the fountain at Dáspera and the Sobraínho fountain. The craftswork includes tapestries, hand made shoes, iron objects and more.
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Alvito da Beira
6150,Proença-a-Nova
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