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Heritage in Portugal
Forte da Conceição / Forte de São João / Forte de São João da Barra
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Sítio da Fortaleza
8800-595, Tavira
Fort dating from the 17th century, with a four-pointed star plan and a gate preceded by a moat. It is classified as a Property of Public Interest.
Castelo e Muralhas de Tavira
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Largo Abu-Otmane
8800-312, Tavira
The bases of the defensive system were built between the 8th and 13th centuries, during Muslim rule. The primitive Moorish fortification later underwent improvement works after the Christian Reconquest, ordered by King Dom Dinis. Currently, you can still see some parts of the wall, the Arco da Misericórdia and a part of the Alcáçova that maintains its medieval characteristics. Inside the walls, the beautiful garden stands out.
Antigo Mercado da Ribeira
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Rua José Pires Padinha, 60
8800-354, Tavira
Built in the 19th century, which operated until 1999 as a supply market. Currently, it is a large place with shops and restaurants and where several exhibitions take place.
Marmoiral de Sobrado
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Lugar da Meia Laranja
4550-117, Castelo de Paiva
As the Memorial of the Hermitage, this monument from the 13th century have been a stopping point on the way of transfer of the body of d. Mafalda for the monastery of Arouca. Consists of two horizontal slabs placed at two levels. Are connected by two vertical blocks in the form of funerary stele, with ornate circular trim crosses.
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Nazaré
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Rua do Caminho de Elvas
7350-431, Barbacena
Peculiar Chapel, small circular-shaped. On the facade, you can see the shots in yellow under a white background and the white marble door, surmounted by the Bell Tower and respective Bell. Inside, the highlight goes to the semicircular form of chancel, paved in terrazzo. Are these formats that confer uniqueness.
Igreja Paroquial de Barbacena
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Largo da Igreja
7350-431, Barbacena
Religious monument that has unique ship, chancel, vestry, choir, meeting room and reception room. The Renaissance chain, left only, the porch and the cornice, while the altarpiece-mor already demonstrates the traits of Baroque and this is one of the distinctive elements of this church.
Igreja Paroquial de São Vicente
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Rua da Igreja
7350-481, São Vicente
Religious type architecture built in 1586. Its simplicity is notorious and in its Constitution are: a nave, chancel, vestry, adjoining room and an internal courtyard. The ceilings of the main Chapel are in caissons and the main altarpiece included 3 niches.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Nazaré
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Elvas
7350, Elvas
This is another one of churches of Elvas peculiar for its circular-shaped building, consisting of nave, chancel and vestry. Inside the highlight goes to the marbles, the carpet in the ashlars and the marbled altarpiece. The surrounding landscape makes it even more special.
Igreja Paroquial de Vila Fernando
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Largo João Dias de Deus, 6
7350-511, Vila Fernando
Church with origins in the 13th century, having been one of the most affected by the earthquake of 1755. It consists of nave, choir, chancel, vestry, meeting room and storage room. The facade is composed of a simple courtyard and well taken care of, the door surmounted by window and this for a watch. At the top is the cross of Christ, flanked by two bell towers. The distinctive feature of this church is the chancel, due to the use of the cover of the dome with Lantern Tower.
Capela Funerária da Misericórdia
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Largo de Nossa Senhora das Dores
7350-121, Elvas
Religious monument, small but of great simplicity. In the exterior facade can still see the tiled shot, despite its state of conservation. It consists of nave and chancel. The interior is equally simple, but you can see a representation of the souls in the chancel, dating from the 18TH century, the holy water sinks and altar table marble Chapel.