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Museu Regional de Beja / Museu Rainha Dona Leonor

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Largo da Conceição
7800-131, Beja

Beja

The museum is housed in the Convent of Our Lady of the Conception, founded in 1459 by the Infantes D. Fernando and D. Brites. Highlights include the 17th-century Portuguese tiles, the 16th-century Sevillian tiles, and the Baroque vault of the Chapter Room. Also, noteworthy are the paintings produced in Portugal, Spain, and Holland between the 15th and 18th centuries, the Roman section, and the collection of large classical capitals from the Forum of the Ancient Pax Julia (Roman Beja).

Capela do Senhor dos Passos

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Rua Mouzinho de Albuquerque, 25
2070-104, Cartaxo

Cartaxo

It has a peculiar location, as it is surrounded by two houses on a street close to the main church and the city center. Built in the 16th century, this chapel, of Manueline religious architecture, is attached to a manor house with internal communication through the upper choir. Its most notable features are the quartered coat of arms, the 16th-century portal, the triumphal arch, and the coffered vault. In 1808, it is believed to have sheltered Junot's troops during the French Invasions.

Praça de Touros do Cartaxo

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Largo Vasco da Gama
2070-050, Cartaxo

Cartaxo

The town has a long tradition of bullfighting, and its bullring, located near the city's courthouse, remains very popular with aficionados. It has a capacity of five thousand spectators and was inaugurated in 1874. It has a classic style, with a circular floor plan and an arena with a perimeter of almost 100 meters, bleachers, and 44 private boxes.

Museu Rural e do Vinho do Cartaxo

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Avenida 25 de Abril
2070-158, Cartaxo

Cartaxo

Open since 1985, it is one of the oldest museums in the country dedicated to the theme of wine. It aims to promote traditions linked to the rural world, especially wine production and vine cultivation. It evokes the history and the different steps necessary for wine production, from planting the vines to bottling. It has a typical tavern, a restored old wine cellar, and a permanent exhibition with decorations alluding to bulls, horses, and cowboys.

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Purificação

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Rua da Igreja
2070-403, Pontével

Cartaxo

This is the main church of Pontével, a town located about five kilometers from the municipal seat. It is believed to have been founded in 1302 and has been rebuilt several times, most recently in the 17th century. Some of its most distinctive features are the three bronze bells, with intricately worked edges, in its bell tower, as well as the late 16th-century tiles and the baptismal font.

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Expectação / Igreja Matriz de Valada

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Largo da Igreja
2070-514, Valada

Cartaxo

Located practically on one of the banks of the Tagus River, the Parish Church of Valada is very old, probably dating back to 1211. It has undergone several renovations over the years, the last of which took place at the beginning of the 20th century. The façade is of Mannerist religious architecture, with an angular gable and a bell tower. Inside, the 16th-century baptismal font stands out, without a shaft or base, while the nave walls have 19th-century patterned tiles.

Poço de São Bartolomeu

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Largo de São Bartolomeu
2070-561, Vale da Pinta

Cartaxo

It is one of the landmarks of the town of Vale da Pinta and, according to legend, King Afonso Henriques drank water there before the Battle of Ourique. The name of the well, believed to have been built in the 9th century, also comes from that time, as it is thought that the men who accompanied the first king of Portugal saw an image of Saint Bartholomew there.

Estátua de Marcelino Mesquita

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Praça 15 de Dezembro
2070-050, Cartaxo

Cartaxo

It honors one of the greatest names in Cartago's culture. Despite having graduated in medicine, Marcelino Mesquita distinguished himself as a poet and playwright. Born in 1856, he was also a journalist, writer, and member of parliament. The statue is located in a central place in the city, Praça 15 de Dezembro, right in front of the City Hall. The Municipal Library is also named after him.

Monumento Comemorativo à Batalha de Ourique

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Rua 29 de Janeiro
2070-628, Vila Chã de Ourique

Cartaxo

Located in the center of the parish of Vila Chã de Ourique, this monument commemorates the Battle of Ourique, fought between Afonso Henriques and the Muslims in 1139, a battle which some historians believe took place in this location. The monument, situated near the main church, was inaugurated in 1932 and is made of white marble. At the top is a statue known as "Saramaga," adorned with two handles. Below are sculpted figures of the combatants.

Igreja de São João Baptista / Igreja Matriz do Cartaxo

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Largo de São João Baptista
2070-039, Cartaxo

Cartaxo

Its patron saint is Saint John the Baptist, and it was built in the 14th century, being rebuilt three centuries later. The tower was demolished by an earthquake in 1909, and inside, it has a single nave, while the wooden ceiling unfolds in three planes. The walls are covered with tiles depicting the life of the patron saint, while the main altar has a gilded altarpiece. It possesses valuable pieces such as a silver chandelier or an image of Our Lady of the Rosary.

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