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Monuments in Vila Nova da Barquinha
Igreja da Misericórdia de Tancos
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Rua da Escola Velha
2260-314, Vila Nova da Barquinha
A 16th-century church with a single nave, pilasters at the corners, a main façade finished with a gable and cornice, with openings forming a central axis consisting of the Mannerist portal surmounted by a niche with an image of Our Lady of Mercy. The interior is completely stripped of its former structure and decoration, preserving only the chancel arch, a perfect arch on pilasters, with traces of paint.
Castelo de Almourol
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Ilhota do Rio Tejo - Praia do Ribatejo
2260, Vila Nova da Barquinha
Located on a rocky Islet in the river Tagus, a Templar Castle warrant lift by Gualdim Pais, in the 12th century. Previously, it is believed to have existed a castro lusitano, improved by the Romans. The walls are flanked by ten towers that surround the keep and which gave the set an important defensive capabilities. Inside, there are several monumental doors that make communication between the different parts of the Castle. The access is made by river in a small boat crossing, lasting about five minutes.
Igreja Matriz da Atalaia
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Rua Patriarca Dom José
2260-039, Vila Nova da Barquinha
This Renaissance church was founded by Dom Pedro de Menezes in 1528. It has a unique facade, where the gable slopes symmetrically down to the pillars, opening into two arches. Of particular note are the carved stonework, the star-vaulted ceiling of the chancel, the early 17th-century tiles, the pulpit, and the wooden balcony.
Igreja Matriz de Tancos
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Rua da Igreja
2260-307, Vila Nova da Barquinha
This church was built on the 16th century, probably on the same location were previously already existed another temple. It stands out several paintings, such as the ones on the sacristy and on the naves, proceeding from the main altarpiece in the Holly Church, the sixteen hundreds glazed tiles and carving altarpieces.
Homenagem ao Fogueteiro
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Estrada do Cardal
2260, Vila Nova da Barquinha
Stone monument, erected to commemorate the rocket boys.
Praça de Touros de Vila Nova da Barquinha
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Rua Roque Amador, 1
2260-554, Vila Nova da Barquinha
Bullring with a capacity of 4500 people, built between 1853 and 1864. With its faceted towers, this square rebuilds the walls of a medieval castle. It is the second oldest Bullring in the country.
Antigo Hospital de Vila Nova da Barquinha
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Rua Dona Maria II
2260-434, Vila Nova da Barquinha
Igreja Matriz de Praia do Ribatejo
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Rua Comendador Viera da Cruz, 76
2260-209, Vila Nova da Barquinha