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Arco Romano de Dona Isabel
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Rua de Dona Isabel
7000-880, Évora
The Roman Arch of Dona Isabel corresponds to one of the gates of the former Roman city of Évora. It is classified as a National Monument and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage area.
Mosteiro da Cartuxa
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Rua Cândido dos Reis
7000-582, Évora
This 16th-century convent preserves its two-story, rectangular cloister. The church, designed by Afonso Álvares, has a single nave covered in tiles. Of particular note are a tombstone and a 16th-century sculpture representing Saint Bacchus.
Sé de Évora
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Largo do Marquês de Marialva
7000-809, Évora
La Catedral de Évora es una construcción románico-gótica de los siglos XII-XIII. Es un imponente templo de tres naves con un claustro de arco apuntado del siglo XIV. La entrada principal está decorada con esculturas que representan a los apóstoles. El interior es de los siglos XVII y XVIII. Aquí se encuentra el Museo de Arte Sacro.
Castelo de Valongo
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Herdade da Grã
7005, Évora
Medieval castle dating from 1283. In the 15th century, the keep underwent some alterations and, in the 19th century, it was acquired by its current owners. The architecture is both civil and military, with Gothic and Manueline influences.
Ermida de São Brás
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Avenida Doutor Francisco Barahona, 1
7005-150, Évora
It is a 15th-century temple, built on the initiative of King João II. The narthex is made up of Gothic arches, faithfully representing the original temple. Inside, one can see some painted panels above the main altar, two of them illustrating the life of Saint Blaise.
Museu Nacional Frei Manuel do Cenáculo/ Museu de Évora
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Largo do Conde de Vila Flor
7000-804, Évora
It features permanent and temporary exhibitions, including collections of 15th and 16th-century paintings, sculptures from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. In addition to these collections, it also displays ceramics, jewelry, and tiles from various periods, totaling approximately 20,000 pieces. One of the new features of the museum is the Flemish altarpiece room, which recreates scenes from the Life of the Virgin Mary, arranged chronologically.
Monte de São Bartolomeu
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Nazaré
2450, Nazaré
The spontaneous vegetation, manifested in an extensive pine forest, is one of the attractions of this protected site. However, the interest in the place does not end there. At its summit, the chapel of São Bartolomeu, or São Brás, is a place of pilgrimage. Moreover, the legend of the image of Our Lady of Nazaré, intimately linked to the site, is well known in these parts. From an archaeological point of view, the prehistoric hill fort located here is a particularly interesting element to be discovered amidst the landscape.
Ermida de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos
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Rua Combatentes do Ultramar
2450, Fanhais
This 16th-century chapel was built on the site where, according to tradition, Friar Rodrigo and Friar Romano arrived in the 12th century, bringing the image of Our Lady of Nazaré from Mérida. Notable features of this rural chapel include the altarpiece of the main altar, two panels with 16th-century paintings, and remnants of 17th-century tiles.
Praia do Norte - Nazaré
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Praia do Norte
2450, Nazaré
A very long beach, surrounded by pine forests and dunes. Hidden in the cliffs are the caves of the Orca Oven Cave, an ecological and preserved area. When visiting the beach, the presence of the Agueira Dune is surprising, as it is one of the highest dunes in all of Europe. It has a water park.
Marina da Nazaré
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Marina da Nazaré
2450, Nazaré
Marina located next to the fishing port, in very poor condition and with little infrastructure. It has space and it's easy to obtain a mooring buoy.