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Rossio da Bica
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Largo da Esperança
7940-112, Cuba
This square was built by the mayor of Cuba, Constantino Taborda Morais, in 1923. In the center is a spout of regional and popular character that ends in an acorn, a very typical symbol of the Alentejo.
Eco Palacete Borralho Relógio
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Rua Doutor João de Almeida Tojeiro, 6
7940-122, Cuba
This private home, with nearly 140 years of history, dates back to the 19th century. Renovated in 2015, it offers all the amenities for exclusive and traditional events. Guided tours are also available by appointment, allowing you to see the rich Art Nouveau elements, a reflection of the Belle Époque, such as faux stucco, wrought iron, and tile.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Visitação
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Rua da República
7940-374, Vila Alva
A medium-sized church of popular character, with two asymmetrical cylindrical towers, one a bell tower and the other crowned by a spire. The interior features a barrel vault marked by formwork arches. The classification refers to the carved altarpiece and the "carpet" tiles that line the interior.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Encarnação
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Largo Nossa Senhora da Encarnação
7940-452, Vila Ruiva
A Manueline temple whose interior is notable for its frescoes, of popular style and from various periods (from the 16th to the 18th centuries). The coats of arms of Dom Rodrigo de Melo, the 1st Count of Tentúgal, and the Marquis of Ferreira are still preserved in the vaults of the nave and the chancel. Also, noteworthy is the painted image of Saint Catherine of Alexandria.
Tesouro da Igreja Matriz de São Vicente de Cuba
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Rua Serpa Pinto, 81
7940-171, Cuba
The artistic patronage of the Monastery, which owned the parish of Cuba, resulted in the donation of liturgical artefacts that enriched the building's ambiance, whose interior is covered in 17th-century tiles. The brotherhoods and sisterhoods based in the building also competed in commissioning works, demonstrating the land's richness. The collection thus assembled became the treasure of the main church of São Vicente, which later incorporated pieces from other churches in the town.
Ponte Romana sobre a Ribeira de Odivelas
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7940, Vila Ruiva
A Roman bridge composed of 26 arches spaced by round eyebolts. Although the bridge dates back to Roman times, it is believed to have undergone reconstructions by the Visigoths and Arabs. The oldest ones trace its origins to the Moorish King Iscar, one of the Arab chieftains defeated by King Afonso Henriques at the Battle of Ourique. It is a Cuban landmark as it is the town's only National Monument.
Praça da Avenida Doutor Alfredo de Sousa
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Avenida Doutor Alfredo de Sousa
5100-066, Lamego
Pleasant place with lots of trees, ideal for a walk.
Convento de Santo António de Ferreirim
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Avenida Mestres Pintores de Ferrerim
5100-482, Ferreirim
This space has undergone several renovations, but still retains traces of Gothic military architecture, such as the twin windows with pointed arches. This space was formerly the site from which the Sousas of Riba de Vizela's lands were defended, as evidenced by the tower at the back of the church.
Santuário de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios
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Monte de Santo Estevão
5100-081, Lamego
Dating back to 1738, this is a Monte Santo of Italian influence, affiliated with the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Braga. It consists of a monumental staircase, offering a striking panoramic effect, with converging and diverging flights, adorned with decorative vases, statues, and symbolic fountains.
Capela de São Pedro de Balsemão
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Largo do Desterro
5100-125, Balsemão
This chapel, probably dating from the 7th century, belongs to the limited group of monuments in Portugal featuring Visigothic architecture. It features three naves and a chancel, notable for its arches and capitals with phytomorphic decoration. Also noteworthy are the carved high altar, the polychrome wooden coffered ceilings, and the tomb with a recumbent statue.