Forte do Rato
Fortress located at the mouth of the Gilão River, built in the XVI century, with bulwarks. It was rebuilt during the Restauração wars. Nowadays, it is in an advanced process of degradation.
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Monuments near Forte do Rato
Busto do Doutor António Padinha
Bust rose to pay homage to Doutor António Padinha. The statue is in the centre of a flowery garden, with some benches.
Ermida de Santa Ana
This temple, existing since the XVI century, was rebuilt in the XVIII century. Worthy of notice is the wood carving work at the altars, the statuary, the panel…
Estátua de Dom Marcelino Franco
Statue inaugurated in 1971, in honour of Dom Marcelino Franco, Algarve bishop.
Igreja e Convento do Carmo
Working composed by the church body, single nave, transept and main chapel, vestry, annex and conventual rooms. At the main chapel stands out the rococo carved…
Ponte Romana sobre o Rio Gilão
Bridge possibly dated from the XVII century to which the tradition attributes Roman origins. It has seven arches spring forward among six pillars, from which f…
