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Miradouro da Cidade de Silves

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EN269
8300, Silves

Silves

This viewpoint offers undoubtedly one of the best views of the city of Silves. It has stone benches so you can enjoy the scenery in complete tranquility.

Igreja da Misericórdia de Silves

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Rua da Misericórdia, 2
8300-137, Silves

Silves

The church consists of a single nave and a main façade served by a two-flight staircase and a classically designed portico with a triangular pediment. The interior is covered by a barrel vault, and the main altar features a 16th-century altarpiece with fluted Ionic columns. It features painted panels, the main one depicting a Visitation, while the four side panels and three upper panels allude to the seven works of Mercy.

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição / Igreja Paroquial de Alcantarilha

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Largo da Igreja, 2
8365-012, Alcantarilha

Silves

This Manueline church features the chancel vault and triumphal arch. Also noteworthy is the 18th-century altarpiece in the chancel, in Rococo style, and the Baroque chest in the sacristy. Adjoining the church is a small Chapel of Bones.

Sé Catedral de Silves

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Rua do Sagrado Coração de Maria
8300-146, Silves

Silves

Gothic temple built with local red sandstone, significantly altered by later restorations. The main façade features a portico with an ogival archivolt. The Baroque-style door dates from 1781. The interior has three naves, the central one being the tallest.

Castelo de Silves

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Rua do Castelo
8300-112, Silves

Silves

Silves Castle is the largest in the Algarve and one of the most notable works of military architecture bequeathed by the Arabs. The structure was composed of several elements: the citadel, the Almedina walls, the Curaçao, the Arrabalde walls, and several moats. The walls are shaped like an irregular polygon, consisting of eleven rectangular towers. The citadel is the most important area, where two cisterns from the original period and the well, called the Moorish Cisterna, can be seen. Archaeological excavations have uncovered a Muslim dwelling, called the "Palácio das Varandas," the residence of the city's lord. The mixture of …

Aqualand

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Sítio das Areias - EN125
8365-908, Alcantarilha

Silves

This water park offers a world of attractions. Enjoy slipping in "Minhocão or Banzai Boggan, who will slide on water 23 feet tall. If you prefer something quieter, try the wave pool or the "Congo River". There are many idealized experiences to offer you pleasant moments of leisure.

Museu do Carro

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EN269 - Quinta dos Avós
8365-083, Algoz

Silves

This museum displays a collection of animal-drawn vehicles, mostly from agricultural activities. It includes examples until the advent of the automobile. Also on display are examples of agricultural implements and harnesses.

Edifício do Mercado Coberto / Mercado do Peixe

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Rua Actriz Virgínia, 46
2350-549, Torres Novas

Torres Novas

Built on the site of the former manor house of the Dukes of Aveiro, it was inaugurated on August 1, 1884. It features three staggered sections separated by supporting elements.

Nora do Largo do Lamego

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Largo do Lamego
2350, Torres Novas

Torres Novas

The Nora do Largo do Lamego is a device consisting of a wheel with small reservoirs, formerly used to draw water from wells or cisterns.

Miradouro da Via Panorâmica

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Via Panorâmica Doutor Carlos Azevedo Mendes
2350, Torres Novas

Torres Novas

From this point you can get a beautiful panoramic view of the entire region.

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