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Museu Municipal de Arqueologia de Aljustrel

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Rua São João de Deus, 19
7600-116, Aljustrel

Aljustrel

This museum houses part of the local archaeological and ethnographic remains discovered after approximately a century of research. Artifacts used by the various peoples who have passed through here, from the most remote periods to the present day, are on display.

Biblioteca Municipal de Barrancos

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Rua de Angola
7230-012, Barrancos

Barrancos

Opened in 2007, it is the result of the merger of the “José Saramago” Municipal Library and the Barrancos School Library.

Igreja Paroquial de Barrancos / Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição

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Rua da Igreja
7230-023, Barrancos

Barrancos

Built in 1747 and remodeled in 1725, the church's architecture resembles that of a Spanish chapel. A highlight is the Altar of Our Lady of Sorrows, dating back much earlier than 1747 and featuring Baroque influences. It is said to have originated from the dismantling of the Church of Our Lady of Desterro in Noudar.

Touro de Barrancos

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Rua 1º de Dezembro
7230-042, Barrancos

Barrancos

Statue representing a bull, one of the symbols of Barrancos, the only place in the country where bullfighting is still practiced as it is in Spain, with the death of the animal in the arena culminating the bullfight.

Museu Municipal de Arqueologia e Etnografia de Barrancos

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Travessa do Arco, 2
7230-030, Barrancos

Barrancos

A museum housed in a renovated manor house, it houses Islamic and Iberian epigraphic pieces discovered at Noudar Castle. It also features Punic sculpture.

Castelo de Noudar

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7230, Barrancos

Barrancos

After serious problems caused by Castilian rule, King Dinis handed Noudar over to the Order of Aviz, forcing them to build a strong castle and granting the town numerous privileges. Thus, the castle was built in 1308 by order of King Frei Afonso, master of the Order of Aviz, and underwent numerous repairs over the centuries. It consists of a hexagonal wall and enclosure, reinforced by regularly spaced cubes, with two gates defended by barbicans and two wicket gates. Recently, several archaeological investigations have been conducted to integrate and recover the origins of this fortification.

Mosteiro de São João D'Arga

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Arga de Baixo
4910-035, Arga de Baixo

Caminha

Located in Serra D'Arga, this monastery dedicated to Saint John the Baptist presents itself. Currently, the chapel is only open to hikers on feast days.

Museu Municipal de Caminha

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Travessa do Tribunal
4910-164, Caminha

Caminha

An archaeology museum displaying valuable artifacts unearthed from various archaeological sites in the municipality, documenting a broad chronological period from prehistory to Romanization. It features a room dedicated to prehistory and others dedicated to the Castro culture. The museum also houses a wealth of archaeological material for interested researchers to study. It also houses an ethnographic collection covering fishing, agriculture, linen processing, and regional clothing, as well as a valuable collection of sacred art.

Igreja Matriz de Caminha / Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção

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Largo da Matriz
4910-155, Caminha

Caminha

This Gothic temple is built of granite. The façade features a Renaissance portal crowned by a rose window and is flanked by a tower. Inside, one can see 17th-century tiles, gilded altarpieces in the national style, and two Neo-Manueline confessionals.

Forte da Ínsua

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Ínsua de Santo Isidro - Rua Foz do Minho
4910-180, Cristelo

Caminha

Ínsua Fort is situated on a rocky islet and has an irregular polygonal shape. Inside the wall is a small chapel that displays the design of the original Romanesque temple. On the terraces, you can see some bronze artillery pieces on iron carriages.

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