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Pelourinho de Castelo Rodrigo
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Largo do Pelourinho
6440, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
This pillory is composed by five steps with an octagonal shaft with a square base and, on the top of it, a closed orb. It was probably built on the 16th century and it has some feature from Manueline architecture.
Pelourinho de Castelo de Vide
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Rua Bartolomeu Álvares da Santa
7320, Castelo de Vide
This is a simple pillory with a square base with six steps all around the monument.
Pelourinho de Penalva do Castelo
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Rua 1.º de Dezembro
3550-135, Penalva do castelo
Pillory of cage that was rebuilt in 1940.
Penedo ou Castelo dos Mouros
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Avenida do Sabugueiro
3460-456, São Miguel do Outeiro
This granite monolith with large dimensions has a round form. Attached to one of its sides there are some stairs which give access to the top of the rock. On its top there is a minuscule construction resemble to a temple. This construction is dated from the Iron Age period.
Ponte Romana do Castelo
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Rua Romana
3550-035, Cantos
Roman bridge, still passable, in good condition. This bridge has the usual configuration of bridge engineering for these people, despite having a supporting arch.
Fonte em Castelo de Vide
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EN246-1
7320, São João Baptista
Font with large backrest and with two cocks.
Castelo de Monção (vestígios)
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Avenida Doutor António Felgueiras
4950-437, Monção
Of the original castle, built by D. Dinis in 1306, only two gates and some sections of the medieval wall remain. Examples of the 17th-century fortification include the Salvaterra Gate, some curtain walls, and bastions. The tower, a contemporary of D. Pedro I and D. Fernando, is another surviving element of the fortress.
Capela de Nossa Senhora do Castelo
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Vila Velha de Ródão
6030-164, Vila Velha de Ródão
Chapel with a T-shaped floor plan, due to the construction of two sacristies, maintaining a Mudejar tile front inside.
Castelo de Santiago do Cacém
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Rua de Santiago
7540, Santiago do Cacém
This castle, which dominates the town, has a rectangular plan and its foundation is attributed to the Islamic period. Definitely conquered from the Moors in 1217, King Afonso II ordered the construction of a castle there, which he donated to the Order of Santiago. Over time, and due to its loss of military function, it began to deteriorate. Within the wall are remains of the citadel, a cistern, and other buildings.