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Convento das Servas / Capela Ordem Terceira

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Rua Convento das Servas
7150-164, Borba

Borba

Of this monument, the Capela da Ordem Terceira stands out, due to the façade resembling a chessboard, the alternation of white marble with black marble. Inside, there are mural paintings on the nave and chancel roof.

Palacete dos Melos

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Rua 13 de Janeiro, 58 - Rua da Aramenha
7150-145, Borba

Borba

This is one of the most important buildings in Borba, located on the old Rua da Aramenha. It belonged to one of the wealthy families in the region, thanks to wine production. It already worked as a school until just before the 25th of April revolution.

Passo do Alto da Praça

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Avenida do Povo
7150-103, Borba

Borba

Set consisting of four square steps, built by architect José Francisco de Abreu. Masses were said there, at the command of the horse captain António Duarte Franco, addressed to the prisoners of the Prison Tower.

Fonte das Bicas

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Rua das Casas Novas
7150-123, Borba

Borba

18th century fountain built in worked white marble and with a labyrinth of small balusters. It displays several inscriptions and busts of Queen D. Maria and D. Pedro.

Pólo Museológico de Azinhal Abelho

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Largo da Igreja
7150-308, Borba

Borba

Space where you can learn a little about the history of the people of Borba, known through the eyes of Joaquim Azinhal Abelho, born in Orada, where he was born on April 13, 1911. He had a degree in Romance Philology and ended up developing a great interest in the Alentejo ethnography, in addition to being a compiler of the Cartas de Florbela Espanca. He died in Lisbon, but is buried in the Orada cemetery.

Castelo de Borba

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Avenida do Povo, 21-23
7150-103, Borba

Borba

Castle made of stone masonry and a thick wall, with a wide walkway running along the entire wall. The Porta do Celeiro stands out, flanked by a single turret, the Porta de Estremoz, leading to the large Alentejo square, flanked by its two towers. Still worthy of attention is the Keep, reinforced with marble masonry on the corners, square and squat, completely solid.

Passeios Ria Formosa

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Avenida Doutor César Oliveira
8700, Olhão

Olhão

Esta empresa está intrinsecamente ligada à divulgação da fauna e da paisagem natural da ria Formosa. São efetuados variados passeios e diferentes experiências, onde são divulgadas informações sobre a fauna e a flora de cada percurso, assim como uma abordagem histórica da mesma.

Centro de Educação Ambiental de Marim (CEAM)

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Quelfes
8700-194, Quelfes

Olhão

This environmental education centre, located in the Natural Park of Ria Formosa, provides all the information about this park, in addition to release additional environmental oriented entities. Here we can visit exhibitions, attend workshops and show movies.

Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora do Rosário e Capela de Nosso Senhor dos Aflitos

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Praça da Restauração
8700-350, Olhão

Olhão

17th century church that took 17 years to be built. In the façade are worthy of notice the six big windows placed as if in civil building, ornamented with baroque motifs. Inside stands out the triumphal arch decoration and the crucified Christ sculpture at the secondary altar. At the back of the church was built the Capela dos Aflitos, standing out the glazed tile panel with the crucified Christ.

Museu Municipal de Olhão

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Praça da Restauração - Edifício do Compromisso Marítimo de Olhão
8700-350, Olhão

Olhão

Museum with an interactive room, a bibliographical nucleus, an archaeological room, a clearance room and a temporary exhibitions room.

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