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Capela de São José

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Rua Direita
7200-175, Monsaraz

Reguengos de Monsaraz

This religious building was founded in 1708 by Domingos Lourenço Perdigão. It was here that the prisoners out of jail in the area came to fulfill the divine offices. Inside you can see traces of Baroque-style moral. Its architecture is simple, rectangular and the decoration is Baroque, as neatly and can see in primitive murals and outdoor balcony grills.

Igreja de Santa Cruz

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Rua Florbela Espanca
7160-283, Vila Viçosa

Vila Viçosa

Church of attractive façade, located on one of the main streets of Vila Viçosa, in the historic centre. Features choir, chancel, vestry and side corridor of access to the cloister. Inside part of the highlight goes to the blue and white 1468 that cover the walls. Today is place of many organisms, such as the Calipolense Philharmonic Society, the retirement living Center, Youth Association and Youth Center, among others.

Torre de Menagem de Monsaraz

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Largo do Castelo
7200-175, Reguengos de Monsaraz

Reguengos de Monsaraz

The donjon was built in the beginning of the 20th century. XIV. Keeps the vaults in warhead and the two floors: the bottom was a prison and after weapons Depot; the superior served as noble room of the alcaidaria, with Gothic door and a window that had already been reported in the 16th century drawing of Duarte Dharmas.

Menir da Abelhoa / Menir da Bulhoa

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7200-179, Reguengos de Monsaraz

Reguengos de Monsaraz

This Megalithic granite menhir was identified and raised up in 1970. It is estimated that it has approximately 4 metres high and 1 of diameter. It was fallen, fractured and presenting signals of degradation, besides having lost its base which was carved afterwards to reconstruct the menhir.

Anta 2 do Olival da Pega

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Monsaraz
7200-171, Monsaraz

Reguengos de Monsaraz

It is thought that this dolmen was built at the same time as the first, between 3500 and 3000 BC has not yet been fully excavated, but it has already been possible to make it known that this dolmen was a funerary complex with very generous dimensions, where human remains were found more than 118 individuals.

Palácio dos Sousa Câmara

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Praça da República, 35
7160-207, Vila Viçosa

Vila Viçosa

Another work by the architect José Francisco de Abreu. José Bernardo de Sousa da Câmara was municipal councillor in 1752 and retired in 1798 from the rank of sergeant-major of cavalry, having died shortly after. The House was left to a niece-d. Rrr Xavier Caetano de Aragã. Is the largest manor houses of the village and retains its residential function, in great condition, outside and inside. The facade follows a sober style and symmetrical. Inside there is a chapel and several neoclassical murals.

Edifício do Lar Juvenil da Santa Casa da Misericórdia

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Rua Doutor António José de Almeida, 12
7160-275, Vila Viçosa

Vila Viçosa

Residential building, two floors, situated in the street that leads to the Town Hall. Here lived the doctor and benefactor of the Earth Christian Garden, duly honored, as can be read in the inscription which appears beside the central window. On the main façade, the prominence goes not only to the sobriety of the lines, highlighted by white and ochre paint, as well as for the tiles of Nossa Senhora da Conceição. It is currently owned by Santa Casa da Misericórdia and works as a juvenile home.

Casa da Inquisição / Centro Interactivo da História Judaica

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Travessa do Quebra-Costas, 7
7200-175, Reguengos de Monsaraz

Reguengos de Monsaraz

It is said that this was the House where they were horribly tortured prisoners by the inquisitors, although there is no documentary evidence. Contends that this House has been in the service of the Inquisition only as process file or as a prison until the prisoners being judged in the Court of Holy Office, in Évora.

Igreja da Misericórdia de Alcáçovas

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Rua Doutor Aleixo de Abreu, 45
7090-056, Alcáçovas

Viana do Alentejo

Has granite's sister-in-law facade and gate in white limestone, group of Windows and large scope of the choir rises by triangular pediment. The bronze Bell casting is of 1749. The high altar bears a beautiful gilded altarpiece of Baroque style.

Igreja de Santo António

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Rua de Santo António
7160-265, Vila Viçosa

Vila Viçosa

Church founded by King John I in 1564, although it has been open to the cult in 1569. Located in the historic centre of the town, has a small terrace, with the same name as the patron of the Church, given the existence, prior to the construction of the Church, of a gathering of devotees Claustrais de Santo António. Inside you can see 16th century wall paintings of great beauty. Today's place of worship and devotion and funerary chapel.

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