Porta da Devesa
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 at the time, or even because it was the terminus of that same town.
Contacts
Rua 5 de Outubro
7300,Portalegre
- Walls & City doors
- True
Characteristics
Monuments near Porta da Devesa
Igreja da Misericórdia de Portalegre
16th century building has undergone changes later. Highlight to the tiles of the early 17th century and 18TH century.
Casa Nobre da Praça do Município
17TH-century building, with a sober face. The coat belongs to Ataídes, Pear, Fonseca Tavares and Oak. I've worked here the ancient Guild of farming.
Edifício do Museu Municipal de Portalegre
Building inaugurated as Diocesan Seminary in the late 16th century. In 1765 suffered major changes, by order of Bishop Dom João de Azevedo. In the first half o…
