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Igreja de Santa Maria da Graça - Sé de Setúbal

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Rua Dr. Antônio Joaquim Granjo, 31 - 1º Esq.
2900-232, Setúbal

Setúbal

A building of medieval origin, dating from the 13th century and completely rebuilt in the 16th century. The 16th-century façade of this church, dedicated to Santa Maria da Graça, features two prominent bell towers. Inside, the fine examples of 18th-century tilework and gilded woodcarving are noteworthy.

Castelo de São Filipe / Forte de São Filipe

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Estrada Castelo de São Filipe
2900, Setúbal

Setúbal

Located about 1 km from Setúbal, the fortress stands overlooking the sea. Without any towers, the fortress contained a group of buildings, most notably the governor's residence and the church. The interior of this church is covered with tile panels dating from 1736, depicting scenes from the life of St. Philip.

Parque Natural da Arrábida

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Estrada da Rasca
2900-579, Setúbal

Setúbal

The Arrábida Natural Park encompasses a series of landforms that form the Arrábida mountain range. This park was created with the aim of preserving the natural, socio-cultural, economic, and historical values ​​of the region. The natural and scenic importance of this area is enormous, due to its rare natural characteristics and scarce human development. At first glance, it seems like a wall over the Atlantic – the Alto dos Píncaros, at the top of the Serra do Risco, at 400 meters altitude, drops abruptly into the Atlantic – but the Arrábida Natural Park hides a multiplicity of morphologies that make …

Igreja de São Julião / Igreja Matriz de Setúbal

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Praça do Bocage, 135
2900-349, Setúbal

Setúbal

The main and side facades of this church feature imposing Manueline portals dating from the 1513 renovation. Inside, the highlight is the three naves adorned with 18th-century tile panels.

Praia de Galapinhos

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Praia de Galapinhos
2925, Galapos

Setúbal

A beach bordered by a slope covered in lush vegetation, with inviting waters. There is a small bar in this area where you can have light meals.

Praia do Portinho da Arrábida

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Portinho da Arrábida
2925, Portinho da Arrábida

Setúbal

A small beach with calm, crystal-clear waters and a rich marine fauna. In the background, you can see Pedra da Anicha, a zoological reserve with great plant and animal diversity. Nearby is a cave, Lape de Santa Margarida, with traces of Lower Paleolithic man. In the distance, you can see the Forte de Nossa Senhora da Arrábida. Quality restaurants offer typical regional dishes, highlighting Azeitão cheese, honey, and wine. It has been classified as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Portugal.

Praia da Figueirinha

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Praia da Figueirinha
2900, Praia da Figueirinha

Setúbal

A very beautiful and pleasant beach where environmental education courses are organized. It has a library and first aid post, and water slides are available for rent. There is a good quality restaurant and many traditional shops. It has already received an award for Most Accessible Beach.

Miradouro do Penedo da Saudade

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Avenida Doutor Marnoco e Sousa
3000-331, Coimbra

Coimbra

This is a viewpoint filled with evocative marble plaques bearing excerpts from poems by famous Portuguese authors who studied in Coimbra. It also has an area called "Retiro dos Poetas" (Poets' Retreat), with effigies of authors such as Eça de Queiroz, António Nobre, and João de Deus. It offers a magnificent panoramic view of the city.

Biblioteca Joanina

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Praça da Porta Férrea
3000-447, Coimbra

Coimbra

This 18th-century building is notable for its magnificent Baroque portal on the exterior, topped by the national coat of arms of King John V. The simplicity of the facade contrasts with the profuse decoration of the interior, where the ceilings, painted by Lisbon artists António Simões and Vicente Nunes, and a huge canvas depicting King John V, executed around 1730 by Domenico Duprá, stand out. This library holds approximately 300,000 works, dating from the 12th to the 19th centuries, with an emphasis on law, philosophy, and theology.

Pátio da Inquisição

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Pátio da Inquisição
3000-221, Santa Cruz

Coimbra

This historic courtyard owes its name to the group of buildings surrounding it, where the Tribunal of the Holy Office operated from 1566 until its closure in 1821. It also formed part of the original College of Arts and currently houses the Center for Visual Arts.

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