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The municipality of Vendas Novas-formerly part of the territory of Montemor-o-Novo-only account with two parishes and is just 60 kilometres from Lisbon. The human presence comes from very remote times, as proved by the various archaeological sites exist. In the 18th century was just a hamlet but, in 1728, Dom João V ordered to build a palace to house the Royal retinue for only two nights. Are also reference the Palace and Chapel of the Vidigal (19th century), and a number of chapels and churches dating from the sixteenth century. In 1911, Vendas Novas was recognized as a town and in 1962 became an independent municipality of Montemor-o-Novo.

What to do in Vendas Novas

Palácio do Vidigal

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19th century work with ribatejano features, with four wings on two floors and a beautiful courtyard. Along the main houses there is a chapel in honour of Nossa Senhora da Conceição. This is one of the few monarchical symbols of architecture. It is a private property. It's not visitable.

Museu de Artilharia

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The EPA museum deals with military history and is largely located in the garden by the school, where one may find the Bocas de Fogo (Fire Mouths) and another area in the military headquarters. The collection dates back to before 1861 and includes ammunitions an clothes, among others.

Palácio Real

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This building is the current School of artillery, also known as Palace of the passages. Here lived the Royal family and the Court, factor that you can verify by still exist some evidence.

Capela de São Gabriel / Capela da Marconi

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This chapel was built for use by employees of the Marconi radio. The stained glass windows were painted by Almada Negreiros.

Capela Real

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The Chapel is located at the school of artillery and was built in honour of Nossa Senhora da Conceição. Highlight for the font, with great architectural beauty.

Jardim do Bairro José Saramago

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A wide space with several flowerbeds and a wide lawn. There is a playground.

Auditório Municipal de Vendas Novas

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The Municipal Aujditorium of Vendas Novas is a cultural infrastructure located in th sma building as the Municipal Library. The space has a cinema room.

Biblioteca Municipal de Vendas Novas

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The Library of Vendas Novas is located next to the Public Garden and avails several different services, namely educational, informative, cultural and others.

Piscina Municipal de Vendas Novas

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Complex consisting of an Olympic-size swimming pool with a 50 m x dimension 22 m, indoor pool of 12.5 m x 8 m, 15 m jumps tank x 18.5 m and 5 m depth and a children's pool.

Estádio Municipal de Vendas Novas

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Stadium turf with bench covered with a capacity of 600 seats. Offers athletics track in synthetic floor with eight aisles. Is used by Estrela Futebol Clube, Club more representative of the County, in their home games.

Espaço Etnográfico do Rancho Folclórico de Landeira

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The Ethnographic Area of Rancho Folclorico de Lacson has, in addition to the Museum, a part of multimedia character. The space is divided according to the thematic content that integrates objects\/utensils of rural life and its workers, as the sower, …

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Nazaré

Vendas Novas

This is the oldest building of the municipality, in a transition between the Gothic and Manueline. Modest old church which is often confused with the typical Alentejo dwellings. In the yard of the church you can see a Gothic octagonal …

Pavilhão Gimnodesportivo de Vendas Novas

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Pavilion with a capacity of 1800 seats with individual chairs. Is often the scene of major sporting events, such as futsal matches or games roller hockey.

Jardim Público Municipal de Vendas Novas

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The garden has wide lawns with trees and fruit trees. There is also a trail, a bicycle track and a large playground with sand floor. There is also a terrace and a spring, as well as a kiosk and a …

Jardim da Landeira

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A wide garden with lawns and much open air space. There are some shady trees.

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Where to eat in Vendas Novas

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Where to sleep in Vendas Novas

Casa Zanzibar
Casa Zanzibar

In the middle of the countryside, the Casa Zanzibar has six double rooms, with a maximum of 12 guests at a time. Offers personalized service with the guarantee…

Residencial Primavera
Residencial Primavera

Simple residential, consisting of 14 rooms. It serves meals nor breakfast.

Hotel Acez
Hotel Acez

4 star

Acez Hotel is situated in the first House the heritage city, opposite the railway station of New Sales. It is a modern unit, decorated with great taste and gre…

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