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Monuments in Rio Maior
Salinas da Fonte da Bica
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Estrada das Salinas
2040, Marinhas do Sal
These are the only natural salt pans in Portugal. Located 30 kilometers from the sea, they have 400 tanks, from which salt is extracted from a depth of about 10 meters. Between May and September, the salt is collected, after the water (which contains about 200 to 300 grams of salt) is collected and evaporated after a week.
Casa Senhorial d'El-Rei Dom Miguel
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Rua David Manuel da Fonseca
2040-249, Rio Maior
The name of this manor house derives from the fact that Dom Miguel spent the night here before the Battle of Almoster. This manor house is notable for its ceilings painted with royal coats of arms, the chapel-oratory with a Baroque façade, and the porch leading to the house. The lower floor was occupied by services, while the upper floor housed the residence.
Igreja da Misericórdia de Rio Maior
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Rua Serpa Pinto, 115
2040-249, Rio Maior
The architecture is religious in nature, consisting of a vaulted chancel and a nave, the latter with two side altars. The sacristy preserves a Baroque lavatory. Another highlight is the baptismal font, brought from the main church, which is housed in a chapel under the tribune, next to the Chapel of Senhor dos Passos.
Villa Romana de Rio Maior
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Parque do Rio, 2040
2040, Rio Maior
La villa romaine de Rio Maior a été découverte en 1983. Les fouilles, commencées en 1995, ont livré une quantité importante de matériel. Un ensemble de panneaux de mosaïque a été découvert, dont les couleurs et le motif dateraient du IIe ou IIIe siècle apr. J.-C.
Dólmen de Alcobertas
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Alcobertas
2040, Ribeira de Cima
This is one of three megalithic monuments in Portugal. Belonging to the Alcobertas Parish Church, this funerary dolmen consists of a chamber and a corridor formed by large pillars. Notable features include the tile covering and stone altar.
Forno de Alcobertas
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Rua dos Potes Mouros
2040, Alcobertas
This medieval oven, discovered in the 1950s, served as a communal oven, specifically for baking pottery, tiles, and other utensils. It measures approximately 1.5 meters on each side and has a grate on which the pieces to be fired were placed. The roof, made of tiles and stones, was dismantled once the firing was complete to remove the pieces.
Moinho de Rio Maior
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Alto da Serra
2040-233, Rio Maior
A blue-and-whitewashed windmill located in the Serra d'Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park. It has been converted into a residence, with only two bedrooms and a nearby restaurant.
Hospital da Misericódia de Rio Maior
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Avenida Doutor João Afonso Calado da Maia
2040-333, Rio Maior
Structure built from 1926, according to the design of the engineer Mendonça. It was opened in 1935 and presents itself as a building adapted to the typology of a Hospital Center. In 1950 was built the Chapel and other annexes and progressive increases very useful, as the kitchen and the dining room.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário
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Largo Alcino Torrodão
2040-052, Azambujeira
Church located in front of the Regional Museum Manuel Noble, consisting of nave, vaulted chancel and Bell Tower. The facade features simple lines, with white marble facade window and a clock on the Bell Tower. The Panel with the representation of our Lady of the Rosary on the ship.