Cromeleque do Xerez
This set of fifty menhirs defining a regular quadrangular enclosure was discovered and identified by the Portuguese. Although fractured, some have phallic configuration, other 200, involving a giant center post with phallic configuration, four feet high and 7 tons of weight. It was the only monument moved to another location in the entire region of Alqueva and was installed in 2004.
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Monuments near Cromeleque do Xerez
Anta 1 do Olival da Pega
Large tapir situated along the river of the handle. Thought to have been built between 3500 and 3000 BC and who have witnessed at least 134 burials. When was e…
Anta 2 do Olival da Pega
It is thought that this dolmen was built at the same time as the first, between 3500 and 3000 BC has not yet been fully excavated, but it has already been poss…
Capela de São José
This religious building was founded in 1708 by Domingos Lourenço Perdigão. It was here that the prisoners out of jail in the area came to fulfill the divine of…
Convento da Orada
The Foundation of this Convent is of 1670 and was due to the Discalced Augustinians. Its construction began in 1700, by prior John Calvary, but only in 1741 wa…
Igreja do Convento de Nossa Senhora da Orada
Monumental Church, sober, unadorned exaggerated. The plan is rectangular, has different covers and inside are 2 floors. Began to be built in 1700 and was compl…
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