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Fábrica das Palavras - Biblioteca Municipal e Equipamento Cultural
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Largo Mário Magalhães Infante, 14
2600-187, Vila Franca de Xira
A rather nice space with activities for all generations.
Mercado Municipal de Vila Franca de Xira
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- shopping
Rua de Vasco da Gama
2600, Vila Franca de Xira
Building dating back to 1920, single floor and four facades, each with a central turret. The inside awakens attention thanks to 12000 tiles lining the interior, designed by a. p. Gomes, in addition to decorating the turrets, also in shades of blue and white, representing the four seasons. There are pediments, on street corners, depicting the market and the activities that this represents.
Passadiços do Parque Linear Ribeirinho Estuário do Tejo
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Parque Linear Ribeirinho Estuário do Tejo
2625-152, Póvoa de Santa Iria
Inseridos no Parque Linear Ribeirinho Estuário do Tejo e parte integrante do Trilho do Tejo, estes passadiços são ideais para a prática de exercício físico, pelo seu grau de dificuldade reduzido e linearidade. Percorre a margem do estuário do rio Tejo, na zona da Póvoa de Santa Iria.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Alcamé
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Lezíria Grande do Tejo
2600, Vila Franca de Xira
Isolated in the middle of the Lezíria, religious, Baroque architecture, the Church of our Lady of Alcamé is erected under a raised platform to prevent the entry of water. Designed by the architect José Manuel de Carvalho and Slavers and 18th-century House, was built by the first Patriarch of Lisbon. It consists of nave and chancel at the same height, corresponding to double the sacristy and the Bell access. The altar is dedicated to Nossa Senhora da Conceição.
Casa-Museu Dr. Sousa Martins
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Largo do Cais, 2
2600-422, Alhandra
Founded in 1964, this museum is located in the house where Dr. Sousa Martins was born since 1984. A part of it is devoted to the works of this scientist and phisician. The space features four permanent exhibitions: one about the industry and the economic activities, another about theatre, writing, history and music related people, an ethnographic exhibitions and also an exhibition about sports.
Quinta Municipal de Nossa Senhora da Piedade
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Rua Padre Manuel Duarte - Palácio Quinta da Piedade
2625, Póvoa de Santa Iria
Related to the foundation of the Morgadio da Póvoa, in the 14th century. It is composed of a palace, a church, hermitages, gardens and an agricultural area. The museum is located in a public interest construction.
Museu do Neo-Realismo
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Rua Alves Redol, 45
2600-099, Vila Franca de Xira
Created in 1990, this project evolved mostly in the archives and books areas. It aims to research the neo-realist current, with informations about it.
Conjunto de Fortalezas das Linhas de Torres
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Alhandra
2625, Forte da Casa
Traces scattered over an area quite extensive documenting a set of defensive walls built by Portuguese and British troops during the Napoleonic invasions. Alongside the historic weight, is its location, in high areas, that they become attractive belvederes.
Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Purificação
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Rua do Cemitério, 20
2600-581, Cachoeiras
Rural parish church where is to enhance the quality of the coating, polychrome tile patronage the chapel with a 16th century font, the altarpiece of Baroque gilded chancel, the paintings on Board that are observed on the walls and on the ceiling of the nave (16th and 18th centuries, respectively) and the 18th century pattern tiles in the chancel.
Monumento às Linhas de Torres
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Alhandra
2600, Alhandra
Monument about 5 meters in height consisting of a column based on ornate base which boasts a figurative statue of your capital. This would be the place from where they began to erect the towers, complex Lines of fortifications built between 1810 and 1812 to defend against the armies of Napoleon.