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Igreja de São Sebastião
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Vila Ruiva
7940, Vila Ruiva
Chapel of a single nave and chancel, characteristic of the region. Emphasis on the vault of the chancel which is considered as a dome. To mention, still, the murals and the bas-relief in stone of San Sebastian.
Necrópole de Portela do Antigo
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Penedones
5470-069, Penedones
At the Portela of the former, located north of the village of Penedones, there are three shallow granite outcrops, where they identify sets of anthropomorphic graves, his head perfectly defined and narrow for my feet. One of the outcrops is located next to a post of high voltage and recognizes three adjoining graves. The other is about five meters from the former and has another grave, although partially destroyed. About seven metres north identifies yet another, with the same orientation as the previous ones, though partly severed. All the graves have roughly the same measures, with 1.80 meters long by …
Igreja de São Tiago / Igreja Matriz de Entradas
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Praça da Liberdade
7780-344, Castro Verde
This church has one only nave with a bell ringer tower and it construction started in 1745. Here we ought to mention the altars, the baptismal font in grey and white marble and the main altar with classic outline.
Igreja de São Vicente / Igreja Matriz de Cuba
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Largo 5 de Outubro
7940-192, Cuba
The church has a façade flanked by bell ringer towers, triangular gables, the nave is in vault shape and the main chapel is covered by a dome. The inside has a rectangular plan and it is covered with glazed tiles panels within the type “carpet”. The baptismal chapel is wrapped with the same glazed tiles used on the church nave body.
Povoado de Veiga de Carigo
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Peireses
5470-068, Peireses
Traces of a probable ancient settlement, located to the West of the village of Peireses, at Carigo. Here was found some ceramic material of Roman chronology (tegullae). The land in question is not grown for some time now, what prevents a better visibility. On the way corridor private land near a water reservoir were also prevalent ceramic fragments from the same typology.
Povoado de Fraga do Gato/ Alto de Trás da Fraga
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Paredes
5470-092, Covelães
It is believed that this location, known as Fraga of the Cat and located north of the village of Walls, about 1100 meters above sea level, is an ancient settlement. It is a small elevation in the middle of the plateau of Mourela, where several ceramic fragments were found consistent with ancient occupation of the site. Structural alignments are visible, apparent and in some branch points in the boulders. Northwest side are still two large walls, about two meters wide, spaced about twenty meters. There are several platforms where they have spotted some ceramic fragments. Is a place quite sheltered …
Igreja do Carmo / Igreja da Venerável Ordem Terceira de Nossa Senhora do Carmo / Igreja Paroquial de São João Baptista
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Largo do Carmo
7800-417, Beja
Church that presents the symbol of the royal arms over its door.
Sepultura Antropomórfica de Monte das Cotas
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Monte das Cotas
5470-062, Chã
This is just a grave, easily identifiable, along with other evidence that may have been other graves. Is fully excavated in the rock, in a quite location schistose destroyed by agricultural work. Features an anthropomorphic format, noting a small circular hole near the feet, noticeably artificial. In the surrounding area there are large holes that people interpret as exploitation of tungsten mines.
Igreja do Rosário
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Largo da Igreja
7700-235, Rosário
This temple with one only nave, presents on its main chapel, some frescoes worthy to mention.
Igreja do Salvador
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Largo do Salvador
7800-017, Beja
Church where stand out the set of portals subdivided by small pilasters as well as the lateral with semicircular frontons.