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Lapa dos Dinheiros
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Lapa dos Dinheiros
6270-651, Seia
A village with rather typical rural houses, where stones are used on the walls. The mother church and the chapel of Our Lady of Amparo stand out. A special note to the famous "queijo da serra" (Estrela mountain cheese).
Praia Fluvial de Loriga
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EN231
6270, Seia
River Beach located in a place where are still visible traces left by the glacier which opened the Valley of Loriga. It is located on the shore of the ship, also known as Ribeira das plots of land.
Poço da Broca
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Barriosa
6285-059, Vide
One of the five existing waterfalls in the Loriga and Alvôco brooks, all sharing the same name. A space of great natural beauty, ideal for swimming in the hottest days.
Fábrica das Palavras - Biblioteca Municipal e Equipamento Cultural
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Largo Mário Magalhães Infante, 14
2600-187, Vila Franca de Xira
A rather nice space with activities for all generations.
Mercado Municipal de Vila Franca de Xira
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Rua de Vasco da Gama
2600, Vila Franca de Xira
Building dating back to 1920, single floor and four facades, each with a central turret. The inside awakens attention thanks to 12000 tiles lining the interior, designed by a. p. Gomes, in addition to decorating the turrets, also in shades of blue and white, representing the four seasons. There are pediments, on street corners, depicting the market and the activities that this represents.
Passadiços do Parque Linear Ribeirinho Estuário do Tejo
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Parque Linear Ribeirinho Estuário do Tejo
2625-152, Póvoa de Santa Iria
Inseridos no Parque Linear Ribeirinho Estuário do Tejo e parte integrante do Trilho do Tejo, estes passadiços são ideais para a prática de exercício físico, pelo seu grau de dificuldade reduzido e linearidade. Percorre a margem do estuário do rio Tejo, na zona da Póvoa de Santa Iria.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Alcamé
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Lezíria Grande do Tejo
2600, Vila Franca de Xira
Isolated in the middle of the Lezíria, religious, Baroque architecture, the Church of our Lady of Alcamé is erected under a raised platform to prevent the entry of water. Designed by the architect José Manuel de Carvalho and Slavers and 18th-century House, was built by the first Patriarch of Lisbon. It consists of nave and chancel at the same height, corresponding to double the sacristy and the Bell access. The altar is dedicated to Nossa Senhora da Conceição.
Casa-Museu Dr. Sousa Martins
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Largo do Cais, 2
2600-422, Alhandra
Founded in 1964, this museum is located in the house where Dr. Sousa Martins was born since 1984. A part of it is devoted to the works of this scientist and phisician. The space features four permanent exhibitions: one about the industry and the economic activities, another about theatre, writing, history and music related people, an ethnographic exhibitions and also an exhibition about sports.
Quinta Municipal de Nossa Senhora da Piedade
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Rua Padre Manuel Duarte - Palácio Quinta da Piedade
2625, Póvoa de Santa Iria
Related to the foundation of the Morgadio da Póvoa, in the 14th century. It is composed of a palace, a church, hermitages, gardens and an agricultural area. The museum is located in a public interest construction.
Museu do Neo-Realismo
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Rua Alves Redol, 45
2600-099, Vila Franca de Xira
Created in 1990, this project evolved mostly in the archives and books areas. It aims to research the neo-realist current, with informations about it.