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Igreja da Misericórdia de Alvor
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Rua 25 de Abril, 11
8500-013, Alvor
Small church of simple construction, dating from the 16TH century, with a door and a window Freestone flat and straight lines.
Igreja da Misericórdia de Mexilhoeira Grande
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Rua Francisco de Bívar, 72
8500-132, Mexilhoeira Grande
16th century Church consists of a chancel and a vestry. In the second half of the 19th century underwent a total refurbishment.
Ermida de Santa Catarina
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Avenida Tomás Cabreira
8500, Portimão
Small chapel dedicated to St. Catherine of Alexandria, located inside the forte de Santa Catarina. The gothic stone portal.
Capela de São José
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Rua Doutor José Falcão
8500-340, Portimão
This Chapel is located in the city's old quarter, in face of the shipyards and the Largo da Barca, where there was a boat to cross the River before the construction of the bridge. From simple aspect, has the main port garnished the stonework.
Palácio Abreu
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Rua Marquês de Pombal, 6-8
8500, Alvor
Recovered in the early 19th century, this Palace features a stucco-walled interior with frescos designed. Currently, work in this space the Parish Council and the library.
Igreja Matriz de Mexilhoeira Grande
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Rua da Igreja
8500, Mexilhoeira Grande
Renaissance building, dating from the 16th century, with two side doors of Manueline style. In the interior, especially the distribution of the temple into three aisles. High Altar with representative panel of the assumption.
Igreja do Colégio dos Jesuitas
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Praça da República, 25
8500-540, Portimão
Church located inside the College of Jesuits. Is in a poor state of conservation, in particular the ceiling and walls, and approved the first phase of restoration.
Morabito de São João
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Rua Infante Dom Henrique
8500, Alvor
Architectural testimony of Arab civilization. Quadrangular with four has pinnacles at each corner and a cupola surmounting the dome.
Morabito de São Pedro
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Rua de São Pedro
8500, Alvor
Architectural testimony of civilization Arabic, of quadrangular with four pinnacles at each corner and a cupola surmounting the dome.
Ruínas do Forte ou Castelo de Alvor
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Largo do Castelo
8500, Alvor
These ruins are all that is left from an Arab fortress which was used to defend Lagos bay. The castle was conquer in 1189 by D. Sancho I but later returned to the Arabs power and afterwards, in 1250 D. Afonso III reconquested it. These are the remains after the destruction provoked by the 1755 earthquake.