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Ponte de Sequeiros

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Badamalos
6320, Badamalos

Sabugal

This medieval, fortified bridge has three arches and retains part of its protective tower and tollbooth. It consists of a ramped deck over semicircular arches, with two cutwaters.

Porta da Vila do Sabugal

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Rua Santo Condestável
6320, Sabugal

Sabugal

Also known as the Town Hall Gate, it is one of the four gates in the walls, probably dating from the 13th century. It features a pointed arch at the front and a lowered arch at the back, and is covered with a segmental barrel vault.

Casa Árabe

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Rua da Mesquita
6320-530, Sabugal

Sabugal

The exact date of construction of this house is unknown; while oral tradition suggests it dates from the Muslim period, the inscription on the door lintel points to a late medieval occupation. It has a single floor, an irregular L-shaped floor plan, and a gable roof.

Museu do Sabugal

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Largo de São Tiago
6320-447, Sabugal

Sabugal

This museum displays a collection of objects ranging from prehistory to the Modern Age, including the Roman period and the Middle Ages. It also has a space for temporary exhibitions.

Castelo de Vilar Maior

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Largo da Misericórdia, 9
6320-601, Sabugal

Sabugal

The earliest occupation of this site possibly dates back to pre-Roman, Roman or Muslim times, and it was later rebuilt in 1139. It has an irregular oval layout, with a square keep, three levels, straight arrow slits and a pointed arch doorway.

Castelo de Alfaiates

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Praça Brás Garcia de Mascarenhas
6320-081, Sabugal

Sabugal

It is believed that this castle was built before the establishment of the nation, during the reign of Alfonso IX of León. Later, King Dinis recovered much of that region, ordering restoration and expansion works on its fortresses. King Manuel I granted a new charter to the town, leading to further restoration works. Currently, two square towers remain, one of the entrance gates bearing the royal crown and the coat of arms of King Manuel. Nothing remains of the wall that surrounded the town.

Castelo do Sabugal e Restos da Muralha

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Largo de Santa Maria
6320-328, Sabugal

Sabugal

This fortification was built in the 12th and 13th centuries and later expanded by King Dinis. During the Manueline period, some alterations were made, of which the portal that gave access to the drawbridge remains. It also preserves the alcazaba with its pentagonal-based keep, the Torre das Cinco Quinas (Tower of the Five Corners), protected by machicolations and turrets, and the ring of walls that surrounds the town. Of particular note are the thickness and height of the alcazaba's curtain walls and the existence of the barbican.

Castelo de Sortelha

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Largo do Pelourinho
6320-536, Sabugal

Sabugal

A castle of probable Muslim construction, whose oldest written document mentioning it dates from the reign of King Sancho I, who ordered repairs to be made to the castle. Later, King Manuel I benefited from restoration works, marked by the insertion of the Manueline coat of arms on the castle walls. The alcazaba remains, with machicolations and loopholes protecting the entrance to the enclosure, and inside, a cistern. In the center of the citadel is the keep, with a square plan and a single floor. The walled enclosure, with two gates flanked by towers, completely surrounds the town.

Igreja de São Vicente

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Adro de São Vicente
2200-231, Abrantes

Abrantes

The original temple was founded in 1148 by King Afonso Henriques and destroyed in 1179. It was rebuilt in the 12th century and subsequently underwent several renovations. It has three naves with six bays and Doric columns. Of particular note are the 16th-century chapels and the 17th-century tiles. The façade features a Mannerist portico that is quite rich in decoration.

Biblioteca Municipal António Botto

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Jardim da República - Convento de São Domingos
2200-343, Abrantes

Abrantes

The space comprises two reading rooms, a multipurpose room, an information technology center, a reprographics room, and an exhibition room.

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