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Casa de Fialho de Almeida
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Largo Fialho de Almeida, 2
7960-423, Vila de Frades
Dr. José Valentim Fialho de Almeida, novelist and pamphleteer, was born in this house on May 7, 1857. Fialho de Almeida, in addition to being an illustrious critic, was also the strongest and most original prose writer of his generation. He passed away on March 4, 1911. Two tombstones were placed in this house in memory of Fialho de Almeida: the first on August 1, 1926 and the second on May 7, 1957.
Jardim Público de Vila de Frades
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- leisure
Praça 25 de Abril
7960, Vidigueira
Very simple and well maintained garden space, located in the center of Vila de Frades. To match the white of the surrounding houses, the trees have whitewashed trunks. It has garden benches with good shade to rest.
Museu Municipal de Vidigueira
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Largo Vasco da Gama, 1
7960-225, Vidigueira
Museum housed in the former primary school building. It consists of two different exhibition sections, one inspired by the building's environment and referring to the history of primary education in the county from the inauguration of the primary school in 1884 until its closure in 1991, the other section, which addresses the 20th century from the 30s.
Rua do Algarve
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Rua do Algarve
7960, Pedrógão
This street, as well as others in Pedrógão, present a type of construction unusual in Alentejo. Here, perhaps taking advantage of the geological characteristics of the place or the surrounding area, some houses are built with large stone blocks as an integral part of the construction, thus creating a very attractive and interesting setting.
Antigo Castelo da Vidigueira do Paço dos Gamas
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Rua do Castelo
7960-254, Vidigueira
Roman fortification, rebuilt by the Moors and transformed into a medieval castle. Completely destroyed by the Christian Reconquest, it was rebuilt in 1439 by the House of Bragança. Later, the Paço dos Gamas was built here, of which only a few ruins and the clock tower survive.
Cabeça da Velha
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Santuário de Nossa Senhora do Desterro
6270-277, Seia
Granitic rock in the shape of a head.
Miradouro de Cotovia
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- leisure
Rua da Cotovia
3270, Pedrógão Grande
This belvedere has views of the Zêzere river valley and the Cabril dam. Hence, it is an obligatory visit.
Ribeira de Pêra
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Mosteiro
3270, Mosteiro
Ribeira de Pera rises in Serra da Lousã, more precisely in Porto Ervideiro, at 1180 meters above sea level. It crosses the municipality of Castanheira de Pera and Pedrógão Grande and flows into the Zêzere. Along the way, there are other points of interest, such as the caster mills and the old oil mill.
Igreja Nossa Senhora dos Milagres
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IC8
3270, Pedrógão Grande
Isolated church, reachable through the grand staircase that precedes it. In its composition is a nave, the chancel with bell tower and sacristy. It was rebuilt in the 19th century.
Igreja da Misericórdia de Pedrógão Grande
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Largo da Devesa
3270-101, Pedrógão Grande
Temple with a 17th-century façade topped by a niche with a stone sculpture of the virgin. It has a nave and chancel. The main altar features an altarpiece in Mannerist carvings. The porch beside the church gives access to the body of services.