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Fonte de Alandroal / Fonte Monumental da Praça
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Praça da República
7250-116, Alandroal
A rectangular Baroque fountain with a pilastered frontispiece topped by bonfires. It is located in a central spot in the village, in Praça da República. It features an 18th-century coat of arms flanked by two sculptures. The fountain has six spouts, represented by heads and lions, named the Spout of the Witches, Saint Anthony, Lovers, Kings, Saint Peter, and Saint John.
Capela da Boa-Nova / Santuário de Nossa Senhora da Assunção da Boa Nova
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Estrada da Boa Nova
7250-065, Alandroal
Founded by the vow of Dona Maria, wife of Alfonso XI of Castile, it is a fully vaulted Greek cross chapel-fortress. At the top of the main façade stands a bell tower with a bronze bell. The building is topped, all around, by a coronation of merlons and battlements of a clearly defensive nature. Also notable are mural paintings depicting figures of saints, according to nineteenth-century copies, framed by stucco moldings.
Castelo de Terena
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Largo do Castelo
7250-065, Alandroal
Located atop a hill, this castle was part of the Guadiana River defense line. It consists of a walled enclosure with turrets, a keep, and two gates, one flanked by towers. Documentary accounts attribute the construction of this castle to King John I, who integrated the town into the Patronage of the Order of Aviz. It was severely damaged during the Castilian Wars and the 1755 earthquake.
Castelo de Alandroal
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Rua Diogo Lopes Sequeira
7250-116, Alandroal
Medieval castle with a significant keep. Noteworthy in this fortification is the gate flanked by towers and a horseshoe arch made of local marble. The Torre da Cadeia and Porta Legal feature remains of Moorish architecture and Gothic tombstones commemorating the work. Located overlooking the village, from here, guests can enjoy beautiful views of the region.
Fortaleza de Juromenha
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Juromenha
7250-242, Alandroal
Of the original Moorish castle, later renovated by King Dinis, only traces of the enclosure remain. Built during the Restoration Wars, the bastions lowered the defensive lines to the vicinity of the Guadiana River, a natural border. Of the existing buildings, the old Town Hall and the Senate House, in ruins, stand out.
Casa da Cultura Mestre José Rodrigues
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Largo de São Sebastião
5350-013, Alfândega da Fé
A spacious, modern space with the necessary facilities to host a variety of cultural and recreational events.
Parque Verde
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- leisure
Praça do Município
5350-017, Alfândega da Fé
Large, very pleasant green space, where some stone buildings stand out.
Spa Alfândega da Fé Hotel
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- leisure
EN315 - Apartado 23 - Alto da Serra de Bornes
5350-909, Alfândega da Fé
Located within the luxurious Alfândega da Fé Hotel, this magnificent space boasts spectacular panoramic views of the Bornes Mountains and a suspended platform for massages 1,000 meters above sea level. It features a swimming pool, gym, relaxation area, Turkish bath, whirlpool, sauna, and relaxation area. Here, you're sure to experience unforgettable sensations.
Miradouro de Alfândega da Fé
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- leisure
Largo de Dom Dinis
5350, Alfândega da Fé
Viewpoint offering beautiful panoramic views over the municipality of Alfândega da Fé.
Jardim Municipal de Alfandega da Fé
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- leisure
Praça do Município
5350-017, Alfândega da Fé
A large, pleasant space with a bandstand, a children's garden, several trees providing ample shade, and some garden benches.