Minas de Aljustrel
Situated in the Iberian pyrite belt track Alentejo, composed initially of two mines St. John and dens. Is attested in this mining site since there are 2000 years, albeit with periods of interregnum. To learn more about the mines of Aljustrel will visit the four cores of the Museum, whose goal is to show the evolution of human occupation in the municipality putting emphasis on mining. Find them in the parish of Ervidel, where you can visit the Rural Core, and in Aljustrel, where the Windmill, the Dens compressors and the archaeological museum. For more detailed information about this and other mining and geological points of interest in Portugal, visit < a href = http:\/\/www.roteirodeminas.pt target = "_blank" > www.roteirodeminas.pt <\/a>.
Contacts
Aljustrel
7600-116,Aljustrel
- tel:284600070284600070
- fax: 284602055
- website: https://www.mun-aljustrel.pt/
- Easy external parking
- Other monuments
- Visitable (no guide), Visitable (with a guide)
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Characteristics
Monuments near Minas de Aljustrel
Castelo de Aljustrel e Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Castelo / Santuário de Nossa Senhora do Castelo
It's the most emblematic spot in the village of Aljustrel. The chapel, with its grand staircase, is used for pilgrimages. It features both Baroque and folk arc…
Igreja da Misericórdia de Aljustrel
Chapel with Mannerist and Rococo architecture. The style is typical of Misericórdia churches in the Mannerist period. The altarpiece and chancel decoration fea…
Igreja Matriz de Aljustrel
Church of Baroque architecture with longitudinal plant. Integrates Bell Tower on the façade.
Moinho de Malpique / Moinho do Maralhas
A well-preserved mill worth visiting. It's located south of the town center, off a dirt road. It offers great views of the entire village.
