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Heritage in Portugal
Convento de Santo António de Charnais
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Aldeia Galega da Merceana
2580, Aldeia Galega da Merceana
Franciscan convent with Mannerist, Baroque, and Rococo architecture, comprising the church, the former convent outbuildings, the cloister, the Reception Hall, and the refectory. Highlights include a set of monochrome tiles dating from the 17th and 18th centuries.
Castelo de Vila Verde dos Francos
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Rua Principal, 4
2580-442, Vila Verde dos Francos
According to historical records, it was a medieval keep with later alterations. Currently, only a few remains of the old castle remain.
Museu João Mário
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Travessa de São Benedito, 7
2580-395, Alenquer
Museum featuring a vast collection of figurative art, painting, and sculpture dating from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. Highlights include works by Columbano, Silva Porto, Roque Gameiro, Veloso, and Salgado.
Museu do Vinho
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Largo Dr. Teófilo Braga
2580-342, Alenquer
Here you can taste and buy the region's finest wines. It's located in a building dating back to 1811, which also features an exhibition room detailing the evolution of winemaking techniques and instruments, an auditorium, and a space for tastings and competitions.
Museu do Presépio de Alenquer
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Rua Maria Milne Carmo, 2
2580-319, Alenquer
This museum embodies the concept of "Alenquer, Portugal's Nativity Scene." It features two exhibition areas: one with historical content underlying the theme and several examples of nativity scenes from various periods in our history and across the country, constituting a permanent exhibition; and the other, which screens documentaries alluding to Alenquer's history and connection to the Nativity Scene.
Espaço Memória Palmira Bastos
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Largo Dona Palmira Bastos, 1
2580-101, Aldeia Gavinha
Museum located in the house where artist Palmira Bastos was born, where you can see a vast collection of photographs and personal items belonging to the artist, provided by her family and the Teatro Nacional Dona Maria II.
Castelo de Alenquer
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Calçada Damião de Gois
2580, Alenquer
A rectangular castle with two corners formed by towers. It was built by King Dinis in the 13th century. One of the entrance gates bears the royal crown and King Manuel's coat of arms. Currently, only sections of the wall remain, some of which are integrated into buildings, such as the Porta da Conceição and the Torre da Couraça.
Convento de São Francisco
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Rua Comendador Guilherme João Carlos Henriques, 6
2580-337, Alenquer
The first Franciscan convent founded in Portugal in 1222 by order of Dona Sancha, daughter of Dom Sancho I. Although deeply damaged by the 1755 earthquake, some elements from earlier periods remain. In the 16th-century cloister, the highly ornate Manueline portal that gives access to the Chapter House remains.
Túmulo de Damião de Góis
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Travessa de São Pedro
2580-339, Alenquer
The tomb where Damião de Góis, a Portuguese historian who distinguished himself during the Renaissance in Portugal lies, is located in the chapel on the Epistle side of the Church of St. Peter. With sober lines, a frame with a Latin description stands out.
Painel de Azulejos da Estação Ferroviária da Azambuja
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2050, Azambuja
Set of tiles with paintings depicting the lives of fishermen and farmers in the region.