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Chafariz de Santo André
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Alameda de Santo André
6300-322, Guarda
Large 18th century armored fountain (from the Refoios Saraiva family), which is decorated with volutes, dragons and pinnacles. Water gushes out, through three frowns, into a cut-out tank.
Edifício no Largo da Igreja de São Vicente
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Largo da Igreja de São Vicente, 1
6300-601, Guarda
Granite building with a rectangular plan and coverage in gable roof. To enhance the cornice and the gargoyles in granite, the ridged frames and the angle window with striated colunelo.
Nicho do Senhor dos Aflitos
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Rua da Torre
6300-768, Guarda
Monument with a marble altar, where they see Jesus on the cross.
Edifício da Janela Manuelina
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Rua Francisco de Passos, 41
6300-558, Guarda
16th-century building that stands out for its Manueline window adorned with flowers of lis, mermaids, Angels and fish. It is believed to have worked as Bishop's Palace. Bishop d. Álvaro Keys will have been murdered by a servant, in this building. Features of manueline and Renaissance architecture.
Edifício na Rua Francisco dos Passos
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Rua Francisco dos Passos, 15-19
6300-558, Guarda
Granite construction with plant irregular rectangle. Has decorated pilasters and gargoyles to break through the cornice. Believed to have been built in the 17th century.
Edifício na Rua de Dom Sancho I
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Rua Dom Sancho I, 9-13
6300-548, Guarda
Rectangular building with two waters coverage. On the façade stands a medieval portal in broken bow.
Capela de São Pedro
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Largo de São Pedro
6300-764, Guarda
Chapel of longitudinal plant consisting of a nave, a chancel narrower and adossadas, a sacristy and a Bell Tower. Believed to have been built in the 19th century on a pre-existing structure.
Centro Histórico da Guarda
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Guarda
6300, Guarda
To know this city, start by Praça Luís de Camões, also known as old square. From this heart of the city, located right next to the Cathedral, set off to discover the funny alleys filled with interesting monuments. Highlight to the Cathedral, the Castle and the old Episcopal Palace. Also be sure to visit the famous tiles from Vilar Formoso, about fifty panels by João Alves de Sá.