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Pelourinho do Sardoal
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Praça da República
2230-222, Sardoal
The current pillory is a reproduction, made in 1934, of the primitive pillory dating from the 16th century. It has an octagonal shaft and a base delimited by a ring. At the top, it has a parallelepiped capital and four iron arms. The top is made by a trunk-pyramidal spire decorated with rings.
Biblioteca Municipal do Sardoal
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Avenida Luís de Camões, 7
2230-230, Sardoal
Library with a vast documentary collection.
Igreja da Santa Casa da Misericórdia do Sardoal
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Largo da Misericórdia
2230-137, Sardoal
16th century temple with Renaissance portal, which features two busts and a bas-relief with the Lady of Mercy. It is topped by three images and surmounted by two oculus. It has a single nave, highlighting the blue and white tile covering, with flowers motifs. The classification covers the entire filling.
Centro Histórico do Sardoal
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Sardoal
2230, Sardoal
Urban set of medieval origin, where three distinct expansion zones can be seen. In the center, highlights include the Palace, the Church of São Mateus and the Casa da Cadeia. After passing Largos da Palha, Misericórdia and Cadeia, where these three monuments are located, head to Praça Nova, Rua António Duarte Pires, Rua Gil Vicente and Rua dos Clérigos.
Conjunto Escultórico da Rotunda da Varela
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Rotunda da Varela
3870-303, Torreira
Monument that represents the four parishes of the municipality (Murtosa, Monte, Bunheiro and Torreira), the activities of the countryside, the estuary and the sea, associated with the four seasons of the year. The center column is the unifying element, with the same images as the side elements, but in a reduced size.
Antigo Asilo-Hospital de São Lourenço / Santa Casa da Misericórdia da Murtosa
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Rua António José Freitas Guimarães
3870-208, Murtosa
This building is currently owned by Santa Casa da Misericórdia, where there is a home and a library. It only maintains the facade, the only element of the previous monument.
Capela de São Simão
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Rua Cônego Manuel Nédio de Sousa
3870-031, Bunheiro
Small funeral chapel, built at the beginning of the 17th century. It has a popular style and is quite simple in decorative terms. It consists of a cylindrical body, with a bell tower attached to its dome, and a rectangular main chapel.
Casa Museu Custódio Prato
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Rua dos Passadouros, 40
3870-028, Bunheiro
Housed in a house with traditional architecture in the region, it features ethnography collections and an interesting display of some traditional crafts.
Museu Etnográfico da Murtosa
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Praça Doutor Araújo e Castro, 3
3870-155, Murtosa
The Museum is made up of three rooms with a total area of around 232 m2, dedicated to three themes: Earth, House and Water, representative activities of Murtosa. It displays objects linked to land preparation, harvesting, fishing, sargassum harvesting, food, spinning and weaving, transport, work and party clothing, household contents, lighting, miniature boats, religious objects and musical instruments.
Museu de Nordeste
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Rua Dona Maria do Rosário, 5
9630-144, Nordeste
Museum opened in 1989 that brings together a vast and varied ethnographic collection. Here you can find various pieces, such as agricultural utensils, old costumes, antique crockery, etc.