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Igreja da Misericórdia de Torres Novas
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Largo General Baracho
2350-757, Torres Novas
Of the original temple, which underwent modifications in the 17th and 18th centuries, only a Manueline door and a transept remain. The side portico, dating from 1670, is flanked by four Ionic columns. Worthy of note are the tilework, carvings, 17th-century paintings, coffered ceilings, 17th-century paintings, and the 18th-century nativity scene.
Jardim Municipal de Torres Novas
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Avenida Doutor João Martins de Azevedo
2350, Torres Novas
A garden bordered by the Almonda River and topped by Torres Novas Castle. The garden boasts a diverse array of floral species, along with a component of community, leisure, and recreation areas.
Lapas
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Lapas
2350, Torres Novas
This village owes its name to the existence of large Neolithic caves in the region, linked to various local legends. Here you can visit the main church, rebuilt in the 16th century, with a tomb, patterned tiles lining the entire nave, and a 15th-century polychrome stone bas-relief, as well as a medieval bridge. Wooden miniatures represent local crafts.
Ruínas Romanas de Vila Cardílio
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Rua Cardílium
2350, Torres Novas
Among the remains of this Roman villa, a mosaic featuring the effigies and names of two of its owners, Cardílio and Avita, stands out. Its occupation is believed to have been between the 1st and 4th centuries AD.
Castelo de Torres Novas
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Rua General António César de Vasconcelos Correia
2350-421, Torres Novas
The castle was built during the reign of Dom Sancho I, on the ruins of an older fortification. During Dom Fernando's reign, it underwent restoration work and, in 1755, suffered extensive damage in an earthquake. Later, French invaders left the castle in a state of great degradation, which led to its complete abandonment. Today, it preserves some 14th-century towers, including the keep. The castle grounds have been transformed into a garden and are a pleasant place for leisure.
Gruta do Almonda
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Moinho da Fonte
2350, Torres Novas
A set of underground galleries, some fossil-bearing and others still active, stretching for about eight kilometers, with traces of successive occupations from the Paleolithic to the Roman period. The exploration begins through narrow galleries and small rooms. Amidst winding, narrow passages, the visitor finds prehistoric artifacts.
Museu Municipal Carlos Reis
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Rua do Salvador, 10
2350-415, Torres Novas
El Museo Municipal Carlos Reis, ubicado en una antigua mansión, exhibe obras de arte sacro, arqueología y pinturas de Carlos Reis. La mayoría de las piezas son donaciones de instituciones o particulares, así como de depósitos de arte. También exhibe objetos procedentes de las ruinas romanas de Vila Cardílio, habitadas entre los siglos I y IV.
Jardim da Praça da República
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Praça da República
4730, Vila Verde
The Praça da República garden is a grassy area with some shade along the sidewalk. Located in the heart of Vila Verde, it's the perfect place to relax.
Miradouro do Santuário do Bom Despacho
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Rua Alto da Leiroinha
4730, Vila Verde
From the Bom Despacho Sanctuary Viewpoint, you can enjoy a general view of the municipality and its characteristic green lands, a natural delight.
Museu do Linho
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EN201, 68
4730-280, Marrancos
This museum recreates the flax cycle, possessing a valuable collection linked to flax from sowing to the loom.