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Igreja das Servas

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Rua Convento das Servas
7150-164, Borba

Borba

17th century construction, with Church of a ship, the altars with gilded arches and marble, the choirs, the 17th-century tiles and iron railing. The cloister is of two floors with arches in masonry, back perfect.

Palácio da Família Alvarez

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Rua de São Bartolomeu
7150-162, Borba

Borba

This is yet another monumental palaces whose construction represents the time of splendor of the families who, in the second half of the 19th century, enriched thanks to the production of wine in its greater apogee. In this case, the Alvarez family came from Spain to take refuge in Portugal for political issues and José Maria Alvarez was Minister of industry of the Government of the first Republic.

Palacete dos Morgados Cardosos

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Rua da Cruz, 5
7150-125, Borba

Borba

18th century building, built by João Cardoso Moniz de Castelo Branco, Alderman of the Town Hall. This was more a family that made a fortune at the time thanks to the production and marketing of wine. This House follows the architecture of the houses from this era in Borba, where on the ground floor was the production of wine and, on the top floor was the housing area. Today this space is meant for Turismo de Habitação.

Museu Paroquial Beato Domingos de Borba

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Rua Doutor Ramos D'Abreu, 103
7150-158, Borba

Borba

Incorpora um conjunto de peças de arte sacra como esculturas de ícones católicos, pinturas, documentos de arquivo, livros antigos, oratórios e outros objetos de culto. O Museu Paroquial Beato Domingos de Borba pode ser visitado por marcação prévia.​

Convento de Nossa Senhora da Luz

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Rio de Moinhos
7150-322, Rio de Moinhos

Borba

Convent built between 1574 2 1598, by order of St. Paul. Has Chapel and the name of this monastery derives from their location in the Valley of Montes Claros. Was heavily restored in the 18th century and from this time the tiles in the chancel. In 1834 the convent became private property, but retained the most distinguished aspects.

Igreja de Santa Bárbara

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CM1170
7150-202, Borba (Matriz)

Borba

This church has a simple façade with a blue top, very typical from this region, with some steps preceding the entrance. It used to serve the farmers working in the surrounding estates and it is known as the destiny for the Sunday’s services for this region citizens during the 19th century. The inside is totally covered with wall paintings besides the 17th century paintings. During the Easter it receives pilgrimages.

Igreja de São Bartolomeu

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Rua de São Bartolomeu
7150-162, Borba

Borba

Built by master João Fernandes reveals Renaissance, Mannerist traits, and Gothic forms. The facade is topped by a triangular pediment and has the image of Saint Bartholomew. In the portal are the ionic columns that are based on ornate pedestals with the symbol of the martyrdom of the apostle. Inside the Church is of extreme beauty, especially the scenes from the life of Christ and varied reasons such as angels, birds, flowers, fruit and landscapes. Enhancement for the marbles and the Golden carvings, especially those of the high altar, designed by the master Manuel Nunes.

Igreja de São Sebastião

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Rua de São Sebastião
7150-143, Borba

Borba

The Church consists of nave and chancel with square vestry. Inside you can see three altars, small excerpts of mural paintings of geometric motifs and a main altarpiece in marble. Interior of unusual richness to a Hermitage. Today is also the funeral parlour.

Igreja de Orada

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Largo da Igreja
7150-308, Orada

Borba

Church of white facade and with fine shot in blue, with three arches on the porch, which was founded by d. Nuno Álvares Pereira who have prayed before the battle of Atoleiros, from which it emerged victorious. Outside one can see a tile Panel built by poet borbense Azinhal Abelho.

Igreja Paroquial de São Tiago

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Largo da Igreja
7150-363, Rio de Moinhos

Borba

This church has a rather simple white façade with blue finishing. The inside is entirely covered with murals representing Santiago’s life and its miracles. Aimed at the inhabitants of Rio de Moinhose it still possesses the former Calvary, a piece of work from the end of the XIII century.

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