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Museu Aberto de Campo Maior
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Largo do Barata, 9-C
7370-119, Campo Maior
The Open-Air Museum is the ideal place to learn about the history of the municipality of Campo Maior and its people, from prehistory to the present day, without forgetting its ongoing connection with Spain.
Castelo de Ouguela
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EM373
7370-200, Ouguela
The castle was rebuilt by King Dinis in 1310 and underwent restoration work in the 18th century. Of the old fortification, situated atop a hill, only some sections of the wall and towers remain, in addition to the 17th-century fortifications, with escarpments, parapets, and ravelins, built during the Restoration War. The Church of Our Lady of Grace stands out, with its gable façade, framed straight lintel portal, and oculus. This castle is a characteristic example of the border fortresses of lowland regions, with a bastioned system determined by pyrotechnic artillery.
Povoado Pré-histórico de Santa Vitória
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Campo Maior
7370, Campo Maior
Prehistoric archaeological site, where excavations uncovered megalithic monuments.
Lagar-Museu
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Palácio Visconde d'Olivã - Rua de Olivença
7370-108, Campo Maior
A museum space inaugurated in 2005 that promotes and preserves the history of olive growing. It shows the process of cultivating and harvesting olives, up to their transformation into olive oil.
Portas de Santa Maria
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EN371
7370, Campo Maior
The Portas da Vila, also known as Portas de Santa Maria, are one of the most characteristic monuments of Campo Maior, and also one of the main entrances to the town.
Palácio Visconde Olivã e Jardins / Biblioteca Municipal de Campo Maior
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Rua de Olivença
7370-118, Campo Maior
A 17th-century palace with proto-Baroque and Baroque architecture. It has a Baroque garden with a fountain and pavilion decorated with vegetal and shell-shaped stucco elements.
Igreja Matriz de Campo Maior
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Largo Doutor Regalla, 11-B
7370-027, Campo Maior
Built between 1570 and 1646, it has a tripartite main façade with embedded pilasters. The central part features a wide round arch forming a narthex, surmounted by three windows with three pediments. On the sides, two strong bell towers covered by domes are visible. Inside, with three naves, the silver liturgical objects and vestments woven and embroidered with gold from the 16th century stand out. It is also known as the Church of Our Lady of Expectation.
Capela dos Ossos
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Largo Doutor Regala, 4
7370-047, Campo Maior
Built in 1766, the Chapel of Bones, also known as the Chapel of Souls, is attached to the main church. The interior decoration features human bones, a tribute to those who died in the 1732 catastrophe, which killed 2/3 of the village's population.
Castelo de Campo Maior
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Rua dos Quartéis, 8
7370-102, Campo Maior
Castle where some sections of the medieval wall and the north tower are still visible. Of the 17th-century fortified perimeter, the moat and counterscarp are largely preserved, along with bastions, gates and barracks. The castle has two of its six towers, with a rectangular plan. The Manueline molding stands out in the western tower. A large hall, with two naves divided by strong ashlar pillars, has a groin vault. Ordered to be rebuilt by King Dinis in 1310, it is assumed that fortifications existed in this area of Campo Maior since Roman or Visigothic times. During the reign of King …
Centro de Ciência do Café
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EN371 - Herdade de Argamassas
7370-171, Campo Maior
Owned by the Delta Cafés company, it is one of the few specialty museums in the world and the only one in the Iberian Peninsula. Its aim is to promote coffee cultivation worldwide and its relationship to the activities of the company that founded it.