Portalegre

Convento do Beato António

Portalegre

Nothing remains of the original church, completed in 1389. The cloisters and other outbuildings were modified in the 15th and 16th centuries, and they also underwent several alterations in the 18th century. From the former 18th-century convent, a portion of …

Muralhas do Castelo de Portalegre / Fortificações de Portalegre

Portalegre

These walls, with two gates, were originally built in the 13th century. Later, in the 17th century, the bastioned fortification of the Portalegre enclosure was built.

Porta da Devesa

Portalegre

The Porta da Devesa dates back to the 13th and 14th centuries and forms an archway over Rua 5 de Outubro. Its name comes from the fact that it separated the town proper from the fertile countryside that followed it …

Casa-Museu José Régio

Portalegre

The house where José Régio lived for 34 years, enrolled at the Mouzinho da Silveira High School in Portalegre. It began as a boarding house and was gradually acquired by the poet until he became the only guest. Here, you …

Convento das Trinas de Mocambo

Portalegre

The first cloister consists of a vast landscaped quadrangle. At its center is a granite fountain dating from the 17th century. The two-story cloister has four double arches on each side, separated externally by dressed stone buttresses. The second cloister …

Palácio Amarelo

Portalegre

Built in the mid-17th century, the house underwent several alterations throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. Eleven windows with wrought-iron grilles remain from the original construction. The main door and the window above it date from the 18th century. Coats …

Santuário de Nossa Senhora da Penha

Portalegre

The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Penha features a 17th-century Baroque chapel, consisting of a single nave, a chancel, and a bell tower. Inside, the frescoes are a highlight.

Convento de Santa Clara / Biblioteca Municipal

Portalegre

Convent built in 1376 by Queen Leonor Teles. It features primarily Gothic features, but also some Baroque and Renaissance details. It underwent renovations in the 16th, 18th, and 20th centuries. It currently houses the Municipal Library.

Castelo de Alegrete

Portalegre

A castle located in a border area that was the scene of many war campaigns. The construction of the wall, reinforced with semi-cylindrical towers, was the result of a deal between the people of Alegrete and King Dinis: the residents …

Mosteiro de São Bernardo

Portalegre

Built in 1530, the temple underwent several alterations, mainly during the 18th century. From the original design, it retains the giants that support the main chapel. It features a round-arched portico with cherubs. Inside, one can see the tomb of …

Museu Municipal de Portalegre

Portalegre

The museum opened in 1918 and is located in a 16th-century mansion next to the Cathedral. After renovations, it reopened in 2012. The museum's museum program highlights the collection of Sacred Art and Faience. The Temporary Exhibition Room features an …