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Heritage in Portugal
Museu da Saúde
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Alameda Santo António dos Capuchos
1169-050, Lisboa
Inaugurado em 2017 no Hospital de Santo António dos Capuchos, aqui poderá ver a exposição “800 Anos de Saúde em Portugal”. Tem ainda um espaço virtual e promove exposições temáticas temporárias nos espaços do Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge e nas instituições parceiras.
MU.SA - Museu das Artes de Sintra
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Avenida Heliodoro Salgado, 102
2710-575, Sintra
Este museu tem uma programação polivalente e plural, promovendo exposições temporárias, programas educativos, sessões públicas, animações e outras iniciativas de natureza artística e cultural.
Biblioteca Municipal de Palmela
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Largo São João Baptista
2950-204, Palmela
The Palmela Municipal Library was opened in 1990, occupying the S. João schools building in Palmela.
Pelourinho de Palmela
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Praça Duque de Palmela
2950, Palmela
It has a polygonal base, cylindrical shaft and carved capital, on which sits a coat of arms and crown with an inscription from 1645.
Museu Municipal de Palmela
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Largo do Município
2951-505, Palmela
The Municipal Museum of Palmela is a set of museum spaces, the most important of which is the Castle Nucleus which, in itself, comprises four zones: Archaeological Space (in situ reading of the history of the fortification), Medieval Occupation and Reconquista, Casa Capelo (history of Palmela and the Order of Santiago) and Military Broadcast Space. In addition to this nucleus, the S. Tiago Visitable Reserve, the Church of Santiago and the Wine and Vine Center are also open to the public — as a permanent exhibition.
Grutas Artificiais da Quinta do Anjo
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Rua Manuel João Lima Simões
2950, Quinta do Anjo
Funerary complex consisting of four artificial caves.
Museu da Música Mecânica
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Rua dos Alegrias - Arraiados
2955-281, Pinhal Novo
This museum consists of a completely closed box, which aims to establish a certain parallel with a music box. Visitors have the opportunity to enter this large “music box”, travel through time, explore and listen with great curiosity to hundreds of mechanical instruments, distributed across five exhibition galleries, arranged around a central courtyard.
Igreja de Santiago
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Rua dos Cavaleiros da Ordem de Santiago
2950, Palmela
The national monument classification includes the tomb of Sir Jorge de Lencastre, son of King João II, in Arrábida marble. Of this temple, the Gothic portal on the main facade stands out, with three archivolts and topped by a large oculus. Church with three naves, crowned with battlements. Special reference to the 17th and 18th century tiles and the high choir.
Castelo de Palmela
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Avenida dos Cavaleiros de Santiago e Espada
2950-317, Palmela
The fortress stands on the eastern spur of Serra da Arrábida, from which you can see an extensive landscape from Sines to Sintra. Its main points of interest are the entrance, the 17th century walls, the convent of the Order of Santiago, the church of Santiago, from the 15th century, the Paços de D. Jorge, the turrets, the 14th century keep, the ruins of the church of Santa Maria, the parade ground and several portals. There is also the Castle Nucleus, one of the museum spaces of the Palmela Municipal Museum.
Fajãzinha
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Fajãzinha
9960-110, Lajes das Flores
Located about 15 kilometers from the village of Lajes da Flores, Fajãzinha is a peaceful place, perfect for a relaxing walk. Its geography is made up of large cliffs and huge rocks that create an environment of great natural beauty.