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Arco Romano de Beja
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Rua de Dom Dinis, 1
7800-305, Beja
Possibly built between the 1st and 4th century, this bow is dwelling by two towers and is integrated into the medieval castle, outside the Citadel.
Villa Romana de Pisões
- heritage
Beja
7800, Beja
In the Roman “Villa” of Pisões it is possible to find the heritage left by the Romans living here in I d.C, with traces from the numerous square divisions with different dimensions around the atrium (central courtyard surrounded by columns). It is classified as Building of Public Interest.
Convento de São Francisco / Pousada de Beja
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Largo Dom Nunes Álvares Pereira
7800-018, Beja
Located outside the Walls, next to the ancient way that connected Beja to Mértola, it was founded in the XIII century. It suffered some changes, mainly during the XVIII century that gave it the present look. The Capela do Túmulos, the Cisterna, the paintings at the Sala do capítulo and the Coro Alto stand out. It is presently part of the net of Pousadas de Portugal.
Sé Catedral de Beja / Igreja de São Tiago
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Largo do Lidador, 7
7800-265, Beja
16TH century building which retains its structure Church-Hall. The Church is distinguished by large dimensions, by the creation of a unitary space and by the influence of formal solutions taken from tratadística which refer to one of the elaborate creations of Tea Architecture in the South of the country. Inside are some protobarrocos altars and a set of screens of André Reinoso. Also noteworthy are the altarpieces of gilt and polychrome, tile panels and imaginary. It was rebuilt in 1590, at the site of the primitive Church of Santiago Maior.
Arcadas da Praça da República
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Praça da República, 10
7800-427, Beja
Manueline arcades at the Praça da República.
Castelo de Beja
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Largo Dr. Lima Faleiro
7800-265, Beja
The set of the Castle are the keep of the era of d. Dinis, in marble, with semi-detached and a window counter matacães surrounding. Masterpiece of military architecture, the Tower of Beja has great historical-monumental value. Of defensive buildings of Roman origin only the arco da Porta da Vila and the port bow of Évora. The door of Moura is the only vestige of the medieval fortification.
Centro Histórico de Beja
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Praça da República
7800-427, Beja
In the historic center include the Praça da República, Largo de Santa Maria, Arcos dos Prazeres, White Ridge Street, Rua dos Infantes, Bull Street, Street, Street painters, Rua Manuel de Arriaga, Ancha Street and Rua Abel Van Wyk. Here can be enjoyed numerous monuments of great architectural and heritage value.
Pax Julia - Teatro Municipal de Beja
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Largo de São João
7800-416, Beja
The Municipal Theatre - Pax Julia has the biggest playhouse of the south of Portugal. Besides music, theatre and dance shows, it is the stage of the most varied activities: cinema, conferences, congresses, exhibitions, literary assemblies, café-concert, etc. It offers a great auditorium, a studio-room, a foyer, a cafeteria, technical areas, dressing rooms and several private rooms.
Museu Regional de Beja / Museu Rainha Dona Leonor
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Largo da Conceição
7800-131, Beja
A museum located in the Convent of Our Lady of Conceição, founded in 1459 by the infants Dom Fernando e Dona Brites. A special note to the 17th century Portuguese tiles, the one from Seville of the 16th century and the baroque dome of the Chapter Room.
Parque de Campismo Municipal de Beja
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Avenida Vasco da Gama
7800-397, Beja
Located in the city centre of Beja, this campsite is ideal for those looking for accommodation and leisure moments in direct contact with nature while being close to the Centre. The space offers nice trees and shadows, as well as a central street for circulation and distribution of vehicles. Be sure to visit the Castle and the town wall, the Manueline Arcade or the Palace of the Maldonados, in the beautiful historical centre of Beja.