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Anta 1 do Olival da Pega

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Monsaraz
7200-171, Monsaraz

Reguengos de Monsaraz

Large tapir situated along the river of the handle. Thought to have been built between 3500 and 3000 BC and who have witnessed at least 134 burials. When was excavated was found that had already been previously disturbed. The estate found is considerable in quantity and diversity.

Igreja da Misericórdia de Redondo

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Rua do Castelo
7170-055, Redondo

Redondo

Church with a single nave, chancel and vestry, example of typical Alentejo countryside architecture, which suffered major changes in the 18th century Baroque taste. Religious building adossado the attachments with compartments assistive function. Inside stands a wall with Gallery of Examiners, composed of four padded tables, counter the triumphal arch, apilastrado, with the national shield painted. In the chancel enhances the domed polinervurada coverage of edges, completely covered with murals, tile-lined side prospects, representing the works of mercy and biblical subjects and false Windows, freshly painted with lobes and carved finials. The high altar is in gilt, with Solomonic columns …

Igreja Paroquial de Nossa Senhora do Freixo

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Freixo
7170, Redondo

Redondo

16th-century Church, typical Alentejo countryside construction, consisting of narthex, nave, chancel, vestry, baptistery and ancillary buildings. The narthex was built in the 17th century and was also at this time that built the sink and if made fresh decoration of the presbytery. In the presbytery and in the narthex murals can be seen.

Cerca do Convento de Santo António da Piedade

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Rua de Santo António
7170-056, Redondo

Redondo

This fence belong to the set of fences of Convents Capuchos province of Piety and safeguards the convent of Santo António da Piedade. Today it's a cemetery, whose graves are covered with slates and whose path converges on a small oratory.

Igreja Nossa Senhora da Saúde

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Rua Simão Farinha, 20
7170-033, Redondo

Redondo

Church founded in 1680 and enlarged in the following century, after being recognized as integrated into Order Barefoot do Carmo. Inside are stored images in wood and 18th century tiles.

Igreja de São Domingos

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Encosta de São Domingos
7160-293, Vila Viçosa

Vila Viçosa

The structure of this church is similar to the Hermitage of s. Benedict. As is at the top of a hillock, provides a panoramic view of great quality. It consists of open porch (built later), nave, chancel and other dependencies. In the second half of the 20th century, the tiles and the altarpiece of the high altar were stolen. The renovation works are underway and is privately owned by an individual.

Ermida de São Francisco

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Rua de São Sebastião, 6
7090-042, Alcáçovas

Viana do Alentejo

The Church, which had the designation of Hermitage of San Sebastián, suffered important works in the 18th century for adaptation to the headquarters of the brotherhood of the third order of St. Francis. It is a single-nave longitudinal building and main facade with a portico of adintelado granitic unit. Features a large late-eighteenth-century window. Still retains the sink of holy water of late Renaissance art. Currently, is a charitable Association for young girls.

Igreja de São Bartolomeu

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Praça da República
7160-207, Vila Viçosa

Vila Viçosa

This church was founded in 1636 and it is an example from the sixteen hundreds architecture, with a plan in Latin cross, one only nave with lateral chapels, transept and ample main chapel. This last one displays coverage in barrel vault and elevations covered with blue and white glazed tiles, standing out the golden carved big altarpiece, with the throne and the sacrarium also in golden wood. The high choir is settled in three perfectly vaulted arches with balustrade. The lateral chapels are dedicated to Santa Quitéria, Santa Ana, Santíssimo Sacramento, Nossa Senhora do Rosário, Nossa Senhora de Soledade e …

Ermida de São Bento

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Rua de São Bento
7200-175, Monsaraz

Reguengos de Monsaraz

Rural Chapel of simple strokes, situated on a higher point to provide an attractive sight. Is degraded inside and outside. Consists of a nave, a chancel and a vestry. The mural that contains inside is Baroque, as well as the composition naturalist inscribed on the dome.

Igreja do Calvário

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Alameda do Calvário
7170-025, Redondo

Redondo

Church founded in 1680, where one can see the chapel of the Venerable third order of St. Francis of penance. Inside are 17th and 18th century tiles, besides a gilt altarpiece.

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