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Castro de Vila Nova de São Pedro

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Vila Nova de São Pedro
2065-547, Vila Nova de São Pedro

Azambuja

Fortified settlement dating from the Neolithic and Bronze Ages, also known as the Eneolithic or Chalcolithic. It features two walled belts, corresponding to the different phases of occupation.

Igreja Matriz de Azambuja / Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção

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Largo da Igreja
2050-326, Azambuja

Azambuja

The building's main portal is topped by a triangular pediment and surmounted by an oculus flanked by two crevices. The interior features three naves, divided by arches and supported by Tuscan columns. The chancel features a ribbed vault with smooth quoins. Particularly noteworthy are the 17th-century carvings on the altars and the tile covering from the same period.

Biblioteca Municipal de Azambuja

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Rua Engenheiro Moniz da Maia, 61
2050-356, Azambuja

Azambuja

Space consisting of a general reading room, a children's and youth room, a gallery and a multimedia area.

Museu Municipal da Azambuja / Museu Municipal Sebastião Mateus Arenque

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Avenida do Valverde, 8
2050, Azambuja

Azambuja

This museum has a permanent exhibition called "Everyday Life: Remembering; Knowing and Learning" and several temporary exhibitions. It also offers a variety of workshops and activities for all ages.

Rota dos Mouchões

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Praça do Município
2050-315, Azambuja

Azambuja

A river cruise along the Tagus River aboard the Vala Real varino, offering views of local fauna and flora, including grey herons and Lusitano horses. Tours run between April and October and are only accepted by group booking.

Igreja e Edifício da Misericórdia de Azambuja

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Rua Vítor Cordon
2050-336, Azambuja

Azambuja

This building's main façade features a 16th-century portal topped with the coat of arms of Dona Leonor. On the left side is the bell tower, and on the side façade, two large 17th-century windows stand out. Inside, the triumphal arch and carved chancel are noteworthy.

Palácio dos Condes de Aveiras / Quinta da Cerca / Solar dos Condes de Povolide

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Rua 25 de Abril - EN366
2050-018, Aveiras de Baixo

Azambuja

A palatial nineteenth-century house featuring Baroque and Pombaline architecture. The floor plan is organized around a quadrangular courtyard, with four buildings surrounding it. The main entrance features the coat of arms of the Counts of Aveiras.

Palácio de Pina Manique

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Largo Pina Manique - EM511
2065-345, Manique do Intendente

Azambuja

An ambitious 18th-century project that was never completed. The central section consists of a church with a galilee and two symmetrical side sections. The south façade measures approximately 150 meters in length. Of this complex, the church was the only element to have undergone internal finishing.

Santuário do Senhor de Perafita

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Perafita
5070-555, Perafita

Alijó

Rococo sanctuary in Braga with a church and attached sacristy, the bell tower is independent, House of Miracles, Chapel of the Lord of Miracles, fountain next to the chapel and Calvary.

Igreja Matriz de Favaios / Igreja de São Domingos

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Rua Capelão Morais
5070-272, Favaios

Alijó

A Neoclassical church with a single nave and chancel, with an attached bell tower and sacristy. The interior features a high choir with a depressed arch, built-in confessionals, two pulpits with polychrome carved full-height guards, and two side altarpieces and two side altarpieces with Neoclassical corner posts. The main altarpiece is a revivalist altarpiece with polychrome carved work.

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