Ourique

Estátua de Dom Afonso Henriques

Ourique

Statue located in the garden of the castle of Ourique, intends to honor the first King of Portugal. Dom Afonso Henriques won the Portuguese independence against the Kingdom of León and was nicknamed "the Conqueror", for having done various achievements …

Albufeira do Monte da Rocha

Ourique

A dam on the Sado river, on rough ground. The most common fish species are the small-mouth bass, the carp and the red fish.

Estátua de Dom Dinis

Ourique

Statue located in the square with the same name, honoring this King and warrior not administrator. Dinis was involved in war with Castile in 1295 but will have given her in Exchange for the towns of Serpa and Moura. It …

Forte do Garvão

Ourique

Also known as Cerro do Castelo, is a fortified village where many oculadas plates were found in gold and silver. This points to worship of a deity with prophylactic powers in diseases of the eye.

Castro da Cola

Ourique

Em nota prévia, fica o aviso que de novembro a março, o restaurante Castro da Cola, em Ourique, só serve jantares com marcação. Na época mais amena, aconselha-se a que almoce no alpendre, inpsirado pela natureza circundante. A zona interior, …

Núcleo Museológico de Garvão

Ourique

The Museum of Garvão aims to especially preserve the most important archaeological objects in this space, contributing to the development and promotion of culture.

Castelo de Ourique

Ourique

Built by Dom Dinis, currently there are traces and remains of the ancient castle, about two feet tall. Being an important historical testimony, noted the strong Citadel and a walled enclosure.

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Cola

Ourique

Baroque church of a ship, that reflects a model of architecture. Being a sanctuary of pilgrimage, especially on the annual pilgrimage on September 8, features a large monumentality. Has longitudinal plant, framed by two bell towers, nave and chancel narrower …

Ermida de São Luís / Igreja Matriz de Ourique

Ourique

Little chapel of pilgrimage with beautiful tile panels Pombal. Rebuilt in the 18th century at the behest of Dom João V. we highlight the elegance of its main façade with Rococo trait mortar jobs. In its interior, the Baroque is …

Parque de Merendas de Garvão

Ourique

Space with all conditions for good moments of conviviality. Offers barbecue and plenty of shade and shelter.

Igreja Paroquial de Garvão / Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção

Ourique

Manueline Church of longitudinal plant, characteristic of small temples in the Baixo Alentejo during the reign of Dom Manuel i. highlight for the plastic quality main portal and the rib vaults of warheads with keys and masonry Corbels, one of …

Torre do Relógio de Ourique

Ourique

This Bell Tower, built in the mid-nineteenth century, it has a quadrangular plan, covered by a dome, complete classroom and staggered by a weathervane in the shape of iron flag. On the top floor, highlight the display clock, Foursquare Freestone, …

Jardim do Castelo de Ourique

Ourique

A garden with lush vegetation. There is a statue of Dom Afonso Henriques, the first Portuguese king, and the town's coat of arms.

Miradouro do Castro da Cola

Ourique

The Hermitage of Our Lady of Cola is a place of "romaria" (popular religious celebrations) with fabulous views of the Ourique valleys.

Castro da Cola

Ourique

The beginning of the occupation took place in the Bronze age, having been reinforced the fortification works during the period of Arab occupation. Part of the Archaeological Park of the Castro of glue that is constituted by several megalithic monuments, …