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Museu de Monforte

  • heritage

Largo da Madalena
7450-115, Monforte

Monforte

Museum hub operating inside the old Madalena church. The exhibition center consists of archaeological pieces relating to the Roman presence in northern Alentejo.

Villa Lusitano-Romana de Torre de Palma

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EN369
7450, Vaiamonte

Monforte

It is one of the largest and most important archaeological sites from Roman and medieval times on the Peninsula. From the town of Basilii, the foundations, the walls, floors and structures that were below ground are preserved. Among the finds made in archaeological excavations, the following stand out: the mosaic of horses, the mosaic of muses and an inscription dedicated to Mars.

Castelo da Vila de Monforte

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Monforte
7450-142, Monforte

Monforte

Castle located on top of a very strong hill, which gave rise to the name of the village. Currently, only a few remains remain, one of the medieval towers and some sections of the wall. Conquered by King Afonso Henriques in 1139, this town was populated by King Afonso III in 1257. In 1512 King Manuel granted it a new charter. Built by King Dinis in 1309, this castle was built on Roman foundations and had a wall surrounding the entire town.

Porto da Casa

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Corvo
9980, Corvo

Corvo

It is the only port on the island used for commercial traffic and the only entrance to the island via sea.

Zona de Proteção Especial da Costa do Caldeirão

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Estrada do Caldeirão
9980, Corvo

Corvo

This protected area has around 777 hectares and a maximum altitude of 720 meters, including most of the island's coastline and its islets, as well as the Caldeirão volcano. It is home to important communities of endemic flora and fauna species, as well as migratory birds.

Morro dos Homens

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Estrada do Caldeirão
9980, Corvo

Corvo

This elevation is part of the central volcano of Corvo Island, being its highest point.

Portinho da Areia / Praia da Areia

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Caminho dos Moinhos
9980, Corvo

Corvo

It is the only sand beach on Corvo Island, and its sand is formed by small grains of volcanic origin. It is an excellent place for bathing and diving.

Centro de Interpretação de Aves Selvagens do Corvo

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Canada do Graciosa
9980-031, Corvo

Corvo

An essential space for those who want to discover the Corvo Island Natural Park and Biosphere Reserve. Here you can explore the theme of wild birds, as well as bird watching.

Farol da Ponta Negra

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Ponta Negra
9980, Vila do Corvo

Corvo

Located at the southern end of the island of Corvo, it dates back to 1910 and is six meters high.

Biblioteca Municipal de Vila Nova do Corvo

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Rua da Matriz
9980-010, Vila do Corvo

Corvo

Library with a vast documentary collection.

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