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Castro do Zambujal
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Rua da Fonte, 33
2560, Torres Vedras
Castro do Zambujal is one of the largest Chalcolithic settlements in Western Europe. The fortification is strategically located on a plateau, at the foot of which runs the Ribeira de Pedrulhos, a tributary of the Sizandro River. The central nucleus of the village is characterized by walls with a thickness of more than 15 meters. It is denoted that it was a society that lived from cereals and cattle raising, and that knew how to smelt copper and market it.
Museu Municipal Leonel Trindade
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Praça 25 de Abril - Convento de Nossa Senhora da Graça
2560-286, Torres Vedras
Founded in 1929 by Rafael Salinas Calado, it started out as an annex to the Church of São Pedro. After being transferred to the building of the former headquarters of the Irmandade da Santa Casa da Misericórdia, he would still move again. It is currently installed in the building of the former Convent of Graça, of the Order of Augustine Shoes. The main exhibition is an archaeological and ethnographic show with various pieces extracted from the surroundings. Of note is the Medieval Room with paintings and tombstones and the Linhas de Torres Room where you can admire documents, uniforms and …
Castelo de Torres Vedras
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Largo Coronel Morais Sarmento
2560-602, Torres Vedras
Castle located on top of a hill, in an area surrounded by the village. The walls were raised by the Arabs and, later, D. Dinis expanded the fortification and D. Manuel ordered its reconstruction. This castle was part of the defensive system of Linhas Torres. Ruined by the 1755 earthquake, it still retains some sections of the wall and the large semi-circular turret that defended the entrance to the former Palace. Inside the wall, in an oval shape, there is a chapel, the citadel that includes the keep and three cisterns.
Forte de São Vicente
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Rua do Forte de São Vicente
2560, Torres Vedras
Medieval fortress rebuilt in the 19th century, during the French invasions. It was part of the Linhas Torres, being one of its most important fortifications. It is made up of three asymmetrical bulwarks, whose walls are open to cannons, divided by deep moats, which are distributed in a Y shape. At the highest point of the fortress are the ruins of a primitive chapel.
Aqueduto de Torres Vedras
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EN9
2560, Torres Vedras
Gothic aqueduct with a length of two kilometers. It is formed by two orders of arches, and the water runs in underground channels and on the surface. Its purpose was to supply the village.
Orla Costeira de Santa Cruz
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Praia do Penedo do Guincho
2560, Santa Cruz
Oceanfront space with a fabulous view. You can chose for a walk or simply sit on one of the benches that provide shade or sun, as you wish at the time.
Museu Natural da Electricidade
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Senhora do Desterro
6270-277, São Romão
Este museu divide-se em vários espaços que edificam um discurso museológico contínuo com especial enfoque na história do Aproveitamento Hidroeléctrico da Serra da Estrela. Este sistema electroprodutor é composto por 6 centrais hidroelétricas em funcionamento e 2 centrais desativadas, construídas entre 1909 e 2003.
Santuário de Nossa Senhora do Desterro
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Bairro Senhora do Desterro
6270-277, Seia
This is a Baroque Sanctuary composed by an ensemble of ten chapels distributed by Serra da Estrela slope. They show a simple structure with one only space and with façades with pediments torn by the doorways in straight lintels or in low arches. They were built between the 17th and 19th centuries.
Museu do Brinquedo
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Largo de Santa Rita
6270-492, Seia
Located in the Centre of Seia, the Toy Museum was opened in 2002 and features a collection of about 8000 toys of Portugal and in the world, from past to present. The Museum was born with the intention of valuing a period of life that is critical to the overall development of human beings: the childhood. Is aim of this museum space enhancing the playful activity and the right to play, preserving memories, customs and beliefs of ancient times and today. Still plays an important role in the consolidation of cultural ties between Portugal and the world.
Fábrica das Palavras - Biblioteca Municipal e Equipamento Cultural
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Largo Mário Magalhães Infante, 14
2600-187, Vila Franca de Xira
A rather nice space with activities for all generations.