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Sé de Portalegre
- heritage
Largo do Município
7300-110, Portalegre
Built in the 16th century, it underwent profound changes, particularly to the exterior, during the 18th century. The altarpieces, dating from the 16th and 17th centuries, form the largest collection of Mannerist paintings in Portugal. The cloister, dating from the 18th century, is a highlight.
Museu da Tapeçaria de Portalegre Guy Fino
- heritage
Rua da Figueira, 9
7300-231, Portalegre
A museum dedicated to the presentation, conservation, and study of the Portalegre Tapestries. The name Guy Fino honors the person who actively contributed to Portugal's inclusion among the world's leading tapestry producers. On the ground floor, you can learn about the history of the Portalegre Tapestries manufacturing process and their technical execution techniques; on the upper floor, you'll find exclusive tapestry works presented chronologically.
Santuário de Nossa Senhora da Penha
- heritage
Alto de São Tomé
7300-051, Portalegre
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Penha features a 17th-century Baroque chapel, consisting of a single nave, a chancel, and a bell tower. Inside, the frescoes are a highlight.
Porta da Devesa
- heritage
Rua 5 de Outubro
7300, Portalegre
The Porta da Devesa dates back to the 13th and 14th centuries and forms an archway over Rua 5 de Outubro. Its name comes from the fact that it separated the town proper from the fertile countryside that followed it at the time, or even because it was the terminus of that same town.
Solar do Forcado
- food & drink
Rua Cândido dos Reis, 14
7300-129, Portalegre
Luís Mourato followed in his father's footsteps, first as a pitchfork and now as host of the family's restaurant, which has been in existence for more than 30 years. A tribute to the bullfighting universe, the references are not limited to the decoration. The menu, where beef predominates, specialises in this matter with grilled kebabs and bull tenderloin. The stewed venison with migas is another of the house's signature dishes, along with the roasted suckling pig with wild mushroom rice. Accompany it with a wine from the region (the menu is extensive and exclusive to the Alentejo) and finish with …
Centro de Artes do Espectáculo de Portalegre
- art
Praça da República, 39
7300-109, Portalegre
Space where several cultural activities take place.
Tombalobos
- food & drink
Rua 19 de Junho, 2
7300-155, Portalegre
Em plena Serra de São Mamede, em Portalegre, a boa gastronomia alentejana, seja num bom petisco ou num delicioso prato, mantém-se de excelência, mas a preços mais democráticos. As pétalas de toucinho de porco alentejano no forno são de perdição, assim como os bicos de touro bravo ou as migas de pão com entrecosto sem osso. Açorda de fraca no forno e sardinhas albardadas com açorda de coentros são outras delícias a não perder.
Castelo de Portalegre
- heritage
Rua Luís Barahona, 8
7300-158, Portalegre
Castle founded by Dom Dinis in 1290, deployed in the most Uptown. Originally, had a double wall with twelve towers and eight gates. This unique construction, only a few walls and panels of three towers.
Associação de Jogos Tradicionais do Distrito de Portalegre
- art
Pavilhão GimnoDesportivo, Porta 2
7300-068, Portalegre
Colectividade criada com o objetivo de fomentar a recolha, sistematização e incentivo da prática de Jogos Tradicionais.
O Poeiras
- food & drink
Praça da República, 9-15
7300-109, Portalegre
Nice restaurant whose specialty is meat and fish grills.