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Moinho de Vento
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Largo da Feira
7780-131, Castro Verde
A tower mill restored in 2003, although the exact date of its construction is unknown. Decommissioned since the 1930s, it served as a residence until its restoration by the city government. All that remains of the original building are the tower and the sleepers supporting the floors of the interior floors.
Igreja Matriz de Castro Verde / Basílica Real de Castro Verde
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Praça do Município
7780-217, Castro Verde
The church consists of a nave and a chancel, with a symmetrical façade framed by two bell towers. It sits atop a former temple commissioned by King Sebastian in 1573, and was constructed between 1727 and 1735, during the reign of King John V. Inside, highlights include eighteenth-century tile panels depicting the Battle of Ourique and the Basilica's Treasury.
Igreja das Chagas do Salvador / Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios
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Rua Dom Afonso Henriques
7780-183, Castro Verde
This church was built on top of another church, whose founding is legendary and attributed to D. Afonso Henriques. In the 18th century, the façade was rebuilt, displaying an interesting Baroque style. Inside, a marbled stucco main altarpiece with a gilded throne and some 18th-century tiles inspired by Dutch models stand out.
Local Histórico da Batalha de Ourique
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São Pedro das Cabeças
7780-251, Castro Verde
Although the location of the famous Battle of Ourique is not agreed upon by all historians, many point to the "Campo de Ourique" as the likely site of the battle between Christians and Moors. The battle, which took place in 1139, resulted in a crushing victory for the Christian troops led by D. Afonso Henriques. Such a victory led Dom Afonso Henriques to proclaim himself King of Portugal on the battlefield itself. Confirmation of the title was only issued by the Holy See in 1979. According to legend, which began to be recounted in the 14th century, on the day …
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Trena
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Rua da Trena
5180-023, Freixo de Espada à Cinta
Mannerist chapel consisting of a nave, chancel, and sacristy attached to the left side façade. The main façade has a round-arched bell tower.
Igreja da Misericórdia de Freixo de Espada à Cinta
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Rua de Trás do Adro, 26
5180-146, Freixo de Espada à Cinta
The church, probably built in the 16th century, has a rectangular plan with gilded altars, a vaulted chancel, and an axial portico. Its façade is simple, with only a few gargoyles standing out.
Igreja do Convento de São Filipe Néry
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Avenida Guerra Junqueiro
5180-104, Freixo de Espada à Cinta
A single-nave, Baroque church of the hall type, in a poor state of conservation. It is an unfinished work, as evidenced by the existence of departures for the continuation of construction on one facade.
Museu Regional Casa Junqueiro
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Rua de São Francisco, 5
5180-144, Freixo de Espada à Cinta
Located in the house that belonged to José António Junqueiro, father of the poet Guerra Junqueiro and popularly known as “Junqueiro Velho”, this museum reflects the social and economic experience of a wealthy household in the second half of the 19th century and some years of the 20th century.
Percurso Pedestre de Calçada de Alpajares
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Calçada de Alpajares
5180, Freixo de Espada à Cinta
A circular walking route that blends magnificent landscapes with archaeological sites and remains. The valley where the Ribeira do Mosteiro flows is worth highlighting, with views of orange groves and vegetable gardens in the distance. The route is entirely downhill, so it's recommended to hike in spring and fall.
Gravuras Rupestres de Mazouco
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Mazouco
5180-320, Freixo de Espada à Cinta
This is the first open-air Paleolithic rock art site to be discovered in Portugal, in 1981. The engravings depict three zoomorphic motifs, the most prominent of which is a horse. The site is known by local residents as Carneira.