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Cristo Rei de Castelo Rodrigo
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Serra da Marofa
6440, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
Statue located in the Serra da Marofa mountain range, at an altitude of approximately 977 meters. The magnificent views offered by this location are a highlight.
Serra da Marofa
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Serra da Marofa
6440, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
A mountain range, 977 meters high, ten kilometers long and 7.5 kilometers wide, belonging to the Ancient Massif between the Douro and Tagus rivers. It is located southwest of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, between the Côa River and the Spanish border, and is characterized by a forest of abundant pine and oak trees. At the top, highlights include the Chapel of Our Lady of Fatima, built in 1947, the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, a replica of the one in France, and the landmark of the place: the imposing Christ the King statue.
Cais de Barca D'Alva
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Cais de Barca D'Alva
6440-071, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
A small pier that can be a starting point for a cruise on the Douro River, or simply a nice place for a stroll.
Igreja Matriz de Escarigo / Igreja de São Miguel
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Largo da Igreja Matriz
6440-091, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
This Gothic temple has a longitudinal plan with a nave, a narrower chancel, and attached sacristy, bell tower, and belfry. It features lateral buttresses, a decorated cornice, and a small porch on the south facade. What distinguishes this church are the 16th-century Mudéjar ceilings, which employ stylized geometric and vegetal decorative themes.
Cisterna em Castelo Rodrigo
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Rua da Cadeia, 5
6440, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
A cistern with an irregular rectangular plan, featuring three blank facades and a main facade pierced by two portals, without a roof. The interior presents a single space intended for water storage.
Miradouro da Marofa
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Castelo Rodrigo
6440, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
This viewpoint, located at approximately 975 meters altitude, offers beautiful views over the Serra da Marofa mountain range and the entire Beira Alta region, with a glimpse of Spain in the distance. A notable feature of this location in the mountains is the replica of the Christ the King statue.
Museu da Casa de Freguesia de Escalhão “Artes e Ofícios”
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Rua de Barca d’Alva, 14
6440-072, Escalhão
This museum displays a collection of objects representative of the daily life of a rural community, namely objects related to rural work, traditional crafts, domestic life, religion, and leisure.
Casa da Cultura de Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
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Largo Serpa Pinto, 22
6440-118, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
A large space where various cultural and social activities take place, such as exhibitions, plays, film screenings, etc. The Municipal Library is located here.
Castelo Rodrigo
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- heritage
Castelo Rodrigo
6440, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
Castelo Rodrigo is located on a steep hill, at an altitude of 820 meters, at the source of the Serra da Marofa mountain range. According to history, it was inhabited around half a millennium BC and later occupied by the Romans, still preserving two intersecting road sections from that era. It possesses a valuable collection of military and religious architecture, notably the walls of the medieval castle, the Manueline pillory, the palace of the 1st Marquis of Castelo Rodrigo, the Rocamador church, and several houses with Manueline windows. Regional crafts are characterized by lace and embroidery.
Parque de Lazer de Castelo Rodrigo
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- leisure
Catelo Rodrigo
6440, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
A spacious and pleasant area comprising a swimming pool, a multi-sports court, a fitness trail, a children's playground, a picnic area, and a campsite. It offers visitors all the conditions to enjoy the monumental heritage and, at the same time, appreciate the beauty of the landscape and the natural richness of the region.