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Passo da Rua de Évora

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Rua de Évora
7150-133, Borba

Borba

Work by the architect Francisco José de Abreu, it is part of the set of Passos in this region, which are among the largest in the country. The jambs are decorated with volutes of vegetal elements. The vault and walls covered in murals.

Passo da Rua da Aramenha

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Rua da Aramenha
7150-145, Borba

Borba

The Rua da Aramenha's Passo is one of the monuments part of the Passos do Senhor set. It is built in white marble, dates from the 18th century and was designed by the architect José Francisco de Abreu.

Adega de Borba

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Largo Gago Coutinho e Sacadura Cabral, 25
7151-913, Borba

Borba

Founded in 1955, Adega de Borba was the first of a series of wineries set up in the Alentejo, currently bringing together 300 associated winegrowers who cultivate around 2,000 hectares of vines, distributing 70% red varieties and 30% white varieties. It has a large tasting room, an auditorium with capacity for 60 people and a room for 150 people.

Jardim Municipal de Borba

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Rua Florbela Espanca
7150, Borba

Borba

Spacious garden with various tree species, benches and playground. One of the ex-libris of Borba is located here, the Fonte das Bicas.

São Gregório

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São Gregório
7150, Rio de Moinhos

Borba

Village created in the 15th century, whose lands were owned by D. Luís Galvão Coutinho Freire. Its populations lived, essentially, at the expense of agriculture, given the fertility of the land for cultivation. Since it was close to Vila Viçosa, Estremoz and Borba, abandonment became inevitable. It had almost 40 inhabitants, but in the 80s it was abandoned, until, in 1998, it was acquired and recovered to give rise to the Village Tourism.

Convento de Nossa Senhora da Consolação do Bosque

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Quinta do Bosque
7150-232, Borba (Matriz)

Borba

Convent founded in 1505 by Dom Jaime IV, fourth Duke of Bragança. It was here that this historical figure isolated himself, consumed by remorse for having had his wife, the Duchess Dona Leonor, killed. The highlight goes to the forest inside, given its richness, which includes artificial lakes, islands, chapels, fountains and corners of great beauty.

Coreto de Borba

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Rua das Casas Novas
7150-123, Borba

Borba

Small bandstand located in Jardim de Borba, close to the well-known Fonte das Bicas.

Convento das Servas / Capela Ordem Terceira

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Rua Convento das Servas
7150-164, Borba

Borba

Of this monument, the Capela da Ordem Terceira stands out, due to the façade resembling a chessboard, the alternation of white marble with black marble. Inside, there are mural paintings on the nave and chancel roof.

Palacete dos Melos

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Rua 13 de Janeiro, 58 - Rua da Aramenha
7150-145, Borba

Borba

This is one of the most important buildings in Borba, located on the old Rua da Aramenha. It belonged to one of the wealthy families in the region, thanks to wine production. It already worked as a school until just before the 25th of April revolution.

Passo do Alto da Praça

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Avenida do Povo
7150-103, Borba

Borba

Set consisting of four square steps, built by architect José Francisco de Abreu. Masses were said there, at the command of the horse captain António Duarte Franco, addressed to the prisoners of the Prison Tower.

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