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Centro Histórico de Sintra / Vila Velha

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Sintra
2710, Sintra

Sintra

In 1992, UNESCO extended the categories of World Heritage and added the farmlands. Sintra obtained this classification with its typical and rich landscape, from the village up to the mountains. The old town of Sintra was an important center of the romantic architecture in Europe in the 19th century. With its Royal Palace, the Villa has a privileged position and a climate very own. Dozens of monuments make the delights of passers-by Sintra. The Serra de Sintra offers a huge variety of vegetation, paths and lakes and is also rich in cultural level, by the huge set of palaces and …

Capela de São Lázaro

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Rua Serpa Pinto
2710, São Pedro de Sintra

Sintra

Small chapel dating back to the late 15th century or early 16th century. XVI. the portal, the final Gothic, has over stone of Royal arms. The interior is of a ship with a panelled vault, in which are visible the emblems of d. Leonor (shrimp) and d. João II (Pelican). We highlight the triumphal arch down, beveled edges and the chancel is covered by a panelled vault, with bocetes and, again, with the Royal Arms and the shrimp.

Estátua Dom Fernando II

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Avenida Conde Sucena
2710, São Pedro de Sintra

Sintra

Stone statue at the entrance of the town of Sintra, which is a tribute of the walk is the King d. Fernando II Artist, who should be the Park and the Castle.

Estátua do Largo Doutor António José de Almeida

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Largo Doutor António José de Almeida
2710, Sintra

Sintra

Stone statue of a woman of hands closed reading a poem by Luís de Camões.

Escultura na Avenida Heliodoro Salgado

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Avenida Heliodoro Salgado
2710, Sintra

Sintra

Iron sculpture of a male figure.

Escultura "Os Perseguidos"

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Azinhaga da Sardinha
2710, Sintra

Sintra

Bronze sculpture by Pedro Teixeira, Angels dated 1969. Represents two life-size human figures agachadas and attached.

Povoado Pré-histórico de Leceia

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Rua 7 de Junho
2730, Oeiras

Oeiras

This is an important fortified village form the Chalcolithic period, with 5 different construction stages regarding different occupation stages. There are several residential structures and defensive systems rather remarkable which are made out of walls and towers.

Quinta Real de Caxias/ Paço Real de Caxias

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Estrada da Gibalta, 18-B
2760, Oeiras

Oeiras

This farm represents the social life in the 18th century.

Igreja Matriz de Oeiras

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Largo 5 de Outubro, 1
2780-225, Oeiras

Oeiras

A church with a main façade that has two belltowers and some interesting neoclassic details. The altars are covred by marble and ornamented with retables.

Igreja da Cartuxa

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Largo da Cartuxa
2760-024, Oeiras

Oeiras

Church initially built in the Valley of the Ribeira de Barcarena. Only in 1736 was built at this location. Highlighting the two bell towers, embellished with an original work in masonry, and for a set of 18TH century tiles that line the nave and the chapel.

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