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Portal de Entrada da Casa dos Mendonças
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Avenida Doutor Francisco Sá Carneiro
5350, Alfândega da Fé
Mannerist granite portal, probably built in the last quarter of the 17th century. It features a straight span with jambs flanked by two Tuscan half-columns and topped by two pinnacles and a Latin cross. It is believed to have been integrated into the wall delimiting the courtyard in the 20th century.
Monte da Cerca
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Gouveia
5350, Alfândega da Fé
Monte da Cerca was a fortified settlement with both residential and military functions, located on an isolated elevation overlooking Sendim da Serra, at the eastern end of the ridgeline that begins at Gouveia Castle, with which it is thought to be related. At the summit, an alignment of schist stones is visible, forming a slope that defines a line of walls that surrounded the hill. The settlement's structure and the construction of the wall date back to the Iron Age, and it was used as a defensive stronghold in the High Middle Ages. In the 20th century, part of the …
Museu do Mar e da Terra da Carrapateira
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Rua do Pescador
8670-230, Carrapateira
Located in the village of Carrapateira, this museum is a cultural space that focuses on local development and belongs to the new generation of community-focused local museums. It also addresses the issue of integrating traditional activities into the future of local communities.
Museu Municipal de Aljezur - Núcleo de Arqueologia e Etnografia
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Largo 5 de Outubro
8670-053, Aljezur
Located in the town's historic area, more precisely in the old Town Hall, the museum has two sections. In the Archaeology section, you can see archaeological finds that marked human presence in the municipality, from the Mirense period, the Bronze Age, and the Muslim occupation. The Ethnography section houses a collection of agricultural implements. The Municipal Art Gallery is located in the same building.
Museu Antoniano
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Rua de Santo António
8670, Aljezur
Housed in the Santo Antônio chapel in the historic area of the village of Aljezur since 1995, the museum features pieces donated by various government agencies and private individuals. Highlights include paintings, antique prints, books, coins, medals, and prints.
Ruínas da Fortaleza de Arrifana
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Arrifana
8670-156, Aljezur
From this natural viewpoint, you'll enjoy one of the most beautiful panoramic views of the Costa Vicentina. It was built in 1635 during the reign of Philip III to protect fishermen. Rebuilt in 1670, it was hit by the great earthquake in 1755, leaving it severely damaged.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Alva / Igreja Matriz de Aljezur
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Rua da Igreja
8670, Aljezur
The Church of Our Lady of Dawn, or New Church, as it is also known, was built in the late 18th century. Its façade consists of three panels, and the interior, with three naves, features a ceiling decorated with a large carved wooden star. Also, noteworthy is the altarpiece in the main chapel, in neoclassical carving (1809), which features the image of Our Lady of Dawn, patron saint of Aljezur.
Moinho de Odeceixe
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Rua dos Moinhos
8670, Odeceixe
The Odeceixe Mill is a landmark of the local landscape, still in operation, where you can witness the artisanal process of grain milling. From here, you can enjoy a stunning panoramic view.
Igreja da Misericórdia de Aljezur
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Largo Rainha Dona Leonor
8670-079, Aljezur
A 16th-century church, rebuilt in the 18th century after the 1755 earthquake. It features a Renaissance portal, and its interior is extremely simple, with a single nave and a triumphal arch. The altarpiece in the main chapel, a polychrome woodwork decorated with gilded Baroque carvings, is noteworthy. One of the church's wings currently houses the Monsenhor Manuel Francisco Pardal Museum of Sacred Art.
Castelo de Aljezur
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Rua Dom Paio Pires Correia
8670-156, Cerro do Castelo
Built on a hill overlooking the river, human occupation of this area dates back to the Iron Age. It allowed control of the river port that connected it to the sea and protected the population from enemy attacks. A vast walled area, two towers reinforce its defenses. From its walls, one can see the plain and the series of hills leading to Monte Clérigo beach.