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The city is home to monuments that tell its story. Romanization is remembered through arches and arcades and in the Villa de Pisões, whose assets date back to the 1st century AD. Beja Castle stands out in the landscape, as does its Keep. Among the monuments to be visited are the Cathedral, the Convent of São Francisco, and the Hermitage of Santo André. To delve deeper into the history of the region, you can also visit the Regional Museum, which houses valuable pieces that highlight the importance of sacred art. The historic center is a must-see, with its typical streets and the lively atmosphere of traditional commerce. In the summer, and given the city's high temperatures, you can opt for green spaces, such as the City Park or the flowery Jardim da Praceta António Aleixo.

What to do in Beja

Museu Regional de Beja / Museu Rainha Dona Leonor

Beja

The museum is housed in the Convent of Our Lady of the Conception, founded in 1459 by the Infantes D. Fernando and D. Brites. Highlights include the 17th-century Portuguese tiles, the 16th-century Sevillian tiles, and the Baroque vault of the Chapter Room. Also, noteworthy are the paintings produced in Portugal, Spain, and Holland between the 15th and 18th centuries, the …

Castelo de Beja

Beja

Of the castle complex, the Keep stands out – almost 40 meters high – dating from the time of King Dinis, made of marble, with a twin window and a machicolated balcony surrounding it. A masterpiece of military architecture, the Tower of Beja has great historical and monumental value. Of the defensive constructions of Roman origin, only the arch of …

Sé Catedral de Beja / Igreja de São Tiago

Beja

This 16th-century building retains its hall-church structure. The church stands out for its large dimensions, the creation of a unified space, and the influence of formal solutions taken from treatises that recall one of the elaborate creations of the Plain Architecture in the south of the country. Inside, some proto-Baroque altars and a set of paintings by André Reinoso deserve …

Convento da Conceição / Museu Rainha Dona Leonor

Beja

Church of the former Franciscan Convent of Santa Clara, founded in the 15th century. At the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries, the city of Beja suffered extensive destruction of its heritage, and only the church, the cloister, the chapter house, and adjacent rooms survived from this former convent. The Gothic portal on the facade stands …

Centro Histórico de Beja

Beja

In the city's historic center, noteworthy landmarks include Praça da República, Largo de Santa Maria, Arcos dos Prazeres, Rua Aresta Branco, Rua dos Infantes, Rua do Touro, Rua da Guia, Rua dos Pintores, Rua Manuel de Arriaga, Rua da Ancha, and Rua Abel Viana. Numerous monuments of great architectural and heritage value can be admired here.

Palácio dos Maldonados

Beja

The palace was built in the mid-16th century on the initiative of a local family called Furtado Mendonça, whose coat of arms can still be seen above the main door. The building has a Renaissance profile, evident in the design …

Núcleo Museológico da Rua do Sembrano

Beja

This space integrates a collection of archaeological remains of great importance for reconstructing the city's history. Here you can find traces from the medieval and modern periods, and even from the Roman era and the Iron Age.

Portas de Moura

Beja

The Portas de Moura were rebuilt in 1867, when they were consecrated to Saint John the Baptist. At the top of the arch there is a passageway, decorated with a characteristic balcony.

Pax Julia - Teatro Municipal de Beja

Beja

The Municipal Theatre - Pax Julia has the largest performance hall in the south of the country. In addition to presenting music, theater and dance performances, it hosts a wide variety of activities: film screenings, conferences, congresses, exhibitions, gatherings, café-concerts, …

Villa Romana de Pisões

Beja

A village with artifacts dating back to the 1st century AD, containing traces of numerous quadrangular divisions of varying sizes arranged around an atrium.

Parque da Cidade de Beja

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A leisure area that includes gardens (water, scent, and color gardens), a central lake, infrastructure for a restaurant, kiosk and terrace, a designated dog racing track, a children's playground, and a small skate park. The space also features sports and …

Arcadas da Praça da República

Beja

A place of great historical interest, located in one of the main squares of the city of Beja. The Manueline arcades give it a unique beauty. These 16th-century galleries are characterized by the constant activity that takes place there.

Convento de São Francisco / Pousada de Beja

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Located outside the city walls, next to the old road that connected Beja to Mértola, it was founded in the 13th century. It underwent profound changes, mainly in the 18th century, which practically gave it its current appearance. The Chapel …

Ermida de Santo André

Beja

According to tradition, this hermitage was founded by King Sancho I to commemorate the capture of Beja from the Moors in 1162. The ogival reconstruction, however, dates from the 15th century. It is part of the group of Gothic-Mudéjar constructions, …

Arco Romano de Beja

Beja

Possibly built between the 1st and 4th centuries AD, this arch is supported by two towers and is integrated into the medieval castle, outside the citadel. Also known as the "Évora Gate," its main function was to provide access to …

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Travel Guide

Up to date tourist information about the city's top attractions

Blessed Rest: Sleeping in Old Convents

Sleeping in old convents is a unique experience, ideal for those looking to retemper energies. Come and discover these …

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Where to eat in Beja

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Where to sleep in Beja

Herdade da Malhadinha Nova - Country House & Spa
Herdade da Malhadinha Nova - Country House & Spa

5 star

Herdade da Malhadinha Nova Country House Spa is a vast & Homestead, near Albernoa, with houses typically Alentejo and people of sympathy without equal. At the …

Pousada Convento de Beja
Pousada Convento de Beja

Historic inn

Situated in the historic city centre, this former Franciscan convent from the 13th century, offers 34 rooms and one suite, with classic décor and cosy atmosphe…

Herdade dos Grous
Herdade dos Grous

A rustic space with elaborated decoration with 10 cosy rooms and offering the practice of some sports.

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