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Igreja e Antigo Hospital da Misericórdia
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Largo da Misericórdia
7350-117, Elvas
Building of great architectural value, whose Church dates back to the beginning of the second half of the 16th century. It consists of three naves and four sections. The chancel, pombalina, decorating is covered by a false dome and another highlight, the holy water and sinks both late-Baroque side altarpieces. The niche also late-Baroque, the sink and the tile Ashlar are worthy of appreciation. The party functioned as hospital is perpendicular to the Church, has two floors and date from the first half of the 18th century and today operates as a Museum of contemporary art.
Convento de Santa Clara
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Largo dos Terceiros
7350-238, Elvas
Religious monument of great simplicity. The side altarpiece has elements which attest to its Baroque aesthetic. Tiled flooring of the walls of the nave and the chancel deserves prominence. It's the only building that remains of the primitive convent of the Nuns of Santa Clara Xabreganas and was founded in 1526e Sunday of Sam Payo was the Carver.
Ermida do Outeiro da Boa Fé
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São Vicente
7350-481, São Vicente
Chapel located one kilometre from St. Vincent, built in 1789, rural type and small dimensions. Stands out the aisle of the chancel in masonry.
Igreja Paroquial de Santa Eulália
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Largo de Lobão Rasquilha
7350-451, Santa Eulália
This monument, founded in the 14th century, of religious character is distinguished primarily by its facade, to the extent that contained 2 bell towers and a terrace on the side. Comprises chorus, nave, chancel, baptismal Chapel, Sunday school room, Bell House, City Hall, vestry and meeting room. The interior is worthy of visitation, given the spoils that holds and preserves to this day,
Igreja Paroquial do Salvador / Antigo Colégio de Santiago de Elva
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Largo do Colégio
7350-018, Elvas
This Monument is composed by a church and by the former College from the Society of Jesus. The church is composed by a nave, four altarpieces chapels, low and straight main chapel and sacristy. On the inside it is worth to mention the main chapel, covered up in golden carving besides an inside filled with many beautiful and rich elements. The part which concerns the College is spread in two floors through four wings involving a yard which is the only remain part from the structure.
Capela de São Lourenço
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São Lourenço
7350, Elvas
Architecture of religious type, consisting of nave, chancel, baptismal Chapel and sacristy; very simple facade, with Bell Tower one was addressed by a Bell; shot at the base in yellow. Inside stands the confessional, the access to the baptismal Chapel, the holy water-circular sink in granite, with the blue-painted Cup and the niche of the main altarpiece with the image of s. Lourenço.
Capela de São Francisco
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Adro de São Francisco
7350-501, Vila Boim
Chapel built in 1722, in the existing niche surroundings would be added to the wall fernandina. The façade presents edges in shades of yellow. Above the door is a window surmounted by the cross of Christ of great simplicity. Next, the Bell Tower protects a Bell.
Quinta de São João
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São Vicente
7350-481, São Vicente
Located just eight miles from Elvas, this area of great beauty and architectural richness is ideal to rest and to enjoy moments of great tranquility, comfort, hospitality and good cooking, besides missing the recreational activities for all ages. A Fifth tour is essential, because it will find little treasures such as chapels, courtyards, fountains and lakes, vast gardens, balconies, among others secrets.
Palácio Flor da Murta
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Rua da Flor da Murta
2770-186, Paço de Arcos
Datado de 1549, o Palácio Flor da Murta fazia parte de um vasto domínio senhorial designado por “Quinta da Terrugem”, pertencente à família Correia Barém. Da antiga propriedade, restam uma Adega e o palácio com dois pisos, remodelado no século XVIII. Atualmente, alberga um centro empresarial, mas os demais espaços existentes permitem a realização de eventos.
Descobrir Lousada
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Rua Palmira Meireles
4620, Silvares
Eight themed bus rides along the parish in order to divulge the Lousada region. Every ride is different both in the destination and in its objective.