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Heritage in Portugal
Castro de São João das Arribas
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Aldeia Nova
5210-170, Miranda do Douro
A fortified settlement located on the slopes of the Douro River, it was reportedly used as a crossing point during Roman times. Excavations uncovered several Roman tombstones in the chapel of São João, located 1,500 meters above sea level.
Museu da Terra de Miranda
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Praça Dom João III, 2
5210-190, Miranda do Douro
Located in the historic center of Miranda do Douro, in a 17th-century building, this museum collects, preserves, and exhibits the region's cultural, ethnographic, and artistic heritage. It was founded in 1982 in a 17th-century building that previously served as city hall and municipal jail.
Convento da Cartuxa
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Largo da Cartuxa
2760-024, Oeiras
Former Carthusian Convent, founded in the early 17th century by Saint Bruno, features a small cloister with three arches in each wing and a limestone façade.
Museu do Automóvel Antigo / Clube Português de Automóveis Antigos
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Alameda Calouste Gulbenkian, 7
2760-154, Oeiras
A museum that aims to illustrate the history and evolution of the automobile throughout the 20th century. It features themed exhibitions related to various aspects of the antique automobile.
Passeio Marítimo de Algés
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Passeio Marítimo de Algés
1495, Algés
A spacious, calm, and pleasant space where you can stroll while admiring the ocean. Occasionally, concerts and festivals take place here. This is one of the best places to get some exercise.
Forte do Búgio
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Barra do Tejo
2780, Oeiras
A Philippine-era fort located on the Tagus River, construction began in the 16th century. The first lighthouse was built there in the 18th century. This original circular fortress is an example of Renaissance fortresses.
Forte de São Bruno
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Avenida Marginal
2760, Oeiras
Built by King João IV in 1647, this fort was part of the defensive system of the Tagus River mouth. Over the centuries, it has been used and adapted in various ways, including as a customs post, a youth sailing center, and a youth hostel.
Forte de São Julião da Barra
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Passeio Marítimo de Oeiras
2780-267, Oeiras
This fort, built at a strategic point that allowed it to dominate the entrance to the bar, was one of the most important Portuguese military bases. It is one of the best-preserved forts and the most perfect example of its 16th-century type, originating from Italy. Its esplanades, vaulted casemates, and cistern are notable.
Palácio do Marquês de Pombal / Palácio dos Condes
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Largo Marquês de Pombal, 21
2780-289, Oeiras
A Pombaline-style palace built in the second half of the 18th century, it served as a leisure estate for the Marquises of Pombal. Highlights include the chapel with 18th-century paintings, the tiles inside and out, two 18th-century statues by Machado de Castro, and the waterfalls in the gardens.
Museu da Pólvora Negra
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Estrada das Fontaínhas
2745-613, Barcarena
Museum located within the Barcarena Gunpowder Factory. It documents the methods used to manufacture black powder and the energy sources used throughout the factory's approximately 500-year history. Its collection is divided into Science/Technology, History, Military, and Industry categories.