Estação Arqueológica do Monte de São Martinho
In the vicinity of Castelo Branco, in a high place of great natural beauty, stands a hill of quartzite formation, with strong endogenous vegetation and from where you can contemplate beautiful panoramic views over the Tagus Valley and the city. At the base and on the hill there are traces of the Roman presence in the region, as well as marks of a prehistoric past. Proença Júnior was the first archaeologist to be interested in this place, having found in 1903 three inscribed stelae from the Bronze Age.
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Monuments near Estação Arqueológica do Monte de São Martinho
Edifício do Antigo Celeiro da Ordem de Cristo
Building with a simple plan, restored many times and showing no clear evidence of its construction period that probably agrees with the Christ Order. A cross a…
Agência do Banco de Portugal
Project with plan of the architect Salles Viana, the agency of the Banco de Portugal was opened in 1892. It is an example of undefined period of production tha…
Arco do Bispo / Antiga Porta do Plano
This round arch, in tunnel, is placed in the historic area of the city. T is an ancient part of the wall.
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Piedade
Due to the construction of this century, the chapel of Nossa Senhora da Piedade is completely mischaracterized, not being known the date of the Foundation of t…
Capela de São Marcos
Built in 1565, it was rebuilt during the XIX century. In 1983, although it kept the original plan, it suffered profound remodelling works and is used as mortua…
