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Edifício dos Paços do Concelho de Alijó
- heritage
Rua General Alves Pedrosa, 13
5070-051, Alijó
A Baroque building with two-story facades, composed of two sections, one dating from the 18th century and the other from the 19th century. The main facade is punctuated by bay windows and crowned by a backrest carved with a coat of arms. The side facades and the interior have been renovated.
Casa-Museu Maurício Penha
- heritage
Rua Fonte de Baixo, 5
5070-367, Sanfins do Douro
Located between Fonte de Baixo, Gricha, and the medieval Rua da Quintã, this restored building, adapted from an eighteenth-century house belonging to the Penhas family, houses the artistic collection of sculptor Maurício Penha.
Região Demarcada do Douro Vinhateiro
- heritage
EN322-3
5085, Casal de Loivos
An area of approximately 26,000 hectares, listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in the cultural landscape category. This region has been producing the world-famous Port wine, among other wines, for over 2,000 years.
Jardim da Praça da República
- country
- leisure
Praça da República
7480, Avis
Small green flowerbeds with a few trees make this garden a very pleasant space.
Jardim em Avis
- country
- leisure
Avis
7480, Avis
Very pleasant garden, with small palm trees and a rectangular lake.
Miradouro de Avis
- country
- leisure
Rua Cerca da Muralha
7480, Avis
Viewpoint with views of the mountains and the Maranhão dam.
Torre de São Roque
- heritage
Rua de São Roque
7480-151, Avis
Of the six original towers on the walls of Avis Castle, only three have survived, one of which is Saint Roque. The other two towers are Saint Anthony and the Queen.
Boutique da Cultura Avis
- art
Rua Machado dos Santos, 28
7480-148, Avis
The Avis Culture Boutique was founded in Alentejo, in the former GNR Territorial Post. Here, you can watch plays or participate in reading, citizenship, and local intervention projects. Don't miss a stay at the local accommodation, which allows visitors the unique experience of sleeping in a bookstore. Also, check out the Solidarity Bookstore and learn about the artistic residency space.
Museu Fundação Arquivo Paes Telles
- heritage
Rua Doutor Emídio Mendes, 20
7480-301, Avis
In this space you can see the collection of Doctor Mário Sá, consisting of archaeological pieces, fieldwork reports and documentation on research work in the field of History, namely the studies on "As grandes vias da Lusitânia" (The Great Routes of Lusitania).