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Convento do Varatojo ou de Santo António
- heritage
CM1058
2560, Varatojo
Convent founded by D. Afonso V, its current appearance is the result of the various modifications it has undergone. It has a Gothic portal, which includes bas-reliefs in a flamboyant style. The cloister mixes Gothic and Manueline elements, the pulpit is Mannerist and the altarpieces are Baroque in style. The space around the convent fence stands out, given the botanical value of its forest.
Zoo Santo Inácio
- leisure
Rua 5 de Outubro, 4503
4430-809, Avintes
It opened in 2000 with the aim of bringing the community closer to Nature and raising awareness of the protection of wildlife. With around 600 animals and 200 species, here you will find snow leopard, Humboldt penguins, pygmy hippos, spider monkeys, or even crocodiles, Philippine deer, pythons and tarantulas, among many other animals, that live according to its habitat. Daily it is possible to watch fantastic demonstrations with birds of prey or reptiles and even feed penguins.
Biblioteca Odete e Carlos Gaspar
- heritage
Praça da República
2135, Samora Correia
The library contains educational resources such as the Reading Chests or the Little Story Baskets. This space allows for bibliographic searches, local consultations and book lending. It also has internet computers.
Pelourinho de Benavente
- heritage
Praça do Município
2130, Benavente
It has a spiral shaft, with a decorative ring, topped by a capital that supports a pinnacle topped by an armillary sphere and an iron cross.
Parque 25 de Abril
- country
- leisure
Avenida Doutor Francisco Sousa Dias, 6
2130, Benavente
Landscaped space with flowerbeds and a long walkway.
Parque dos Álamos
- country
- leisure
Rua dos Álamos
2135, Samora Correia
Large park with lawns and benches and tables for socializing.
Piscinas Municipais de Benavente
- leisure
Largo Dom Sancho I
2130, Benavente
Area with two indoor pools and one outdoor pool. It is open to the public all year round, except on holidays. 100 users can use the facilities per hour.
Companhia das Lezírias
- leisure
Largo 25 de Abril, 17
2135-318, Samora Correia
This space is located on the EN118 route, in Catapereiro/Loja do Vinho, and seeks to make known Companhia das Lezírias (Institution), the surrounding space and agroforestry activities, in a pedagogical and playful way. It can be visited by young people of all levels of education and has a range of educational and leisure activities, such as pedestrian walks, mountain biking and an educational farm.
Rio Sorraia
- beach
- country
Rio Sorraia
2130, Benavente
The Sorraia River is one of the main tributaries of the Tagus and results from the junction of two streams, the Sor stream and the Raia stream. Almost at the mouth, it receives the river Almansor, increasing its flow and finally entering the Tagus.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira
- heritage
Praça da República, 1921
2135-251, Samora Correia
With a façade marked by two bell towers, this church's interior is lined with historic tiles (17th and 18th centuries) and "carpet" type, highlighting the work of the tabernacle in gilded carving.