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MonumentsIgreja de São Francisco / Capela dos Ossos - ÉvoraChurch of São Francisco - ÉvoraOne of the striking features of the façade is a church porch with arches of different styles - a typical example of the "marriage" between Gothic and Moorish style found in so many monuments of this region in Portugal. (...)
Telephone: +351 266 704 521
E-mail: info@igrejadesaofrancisco.pt
Website: https://igrejadesaofrancisco.pt/
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MonumentsSé Catedral de ÉvoraThe largest medieval cathedral in Portugal.A fortified church with Gothic features, Évora Cathedral is the largest cathedral in Portugal. Initiated in 1186, consecrated in 1204, and immediately used as one of the main temples of the Marian cult, it (...)
Telephone: +351 266 759 330
E-mail: geral@sedeevora.pt
Website: http://www.evoracathedral.com
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MonumentsIgreja da Graça - ÉvoraChurch of Graça - ÉvoraThe Church of Graça was built in the 16th century, during the reign of D. João III, in accordance with architectural designs by Miguel de Arruda.A unique monument, of Palladian influence, it highlights a robust character in (...)
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MonumentsCastelo de MarvãoMarvão Castle stands at a height of 843 metres above sea level, on one of the highest points in the Serra de São Mamede, known as the Serra do Sapoio. The crag on which it stands is a fairly rugged escarpment, forming a natural point of defence, to (...)
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MonumentsIgreja da Graça - SantarémThe splendour of Flamboyant Gothic.Although its construction was only completed in the early 15th century, the first stone of Our Lady of Grace Church was laid in 1380 by D. Afonso Telo de Menezes, the first Count of Ourém, who decided to found a (...)
Telephone: +351 243 304 441
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MonumentsSantuário de Nossa Senhora da PenhaSanctuary of Nossa Senhora da PenhaThe Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Penha, the patron saint of the city of Grândola, is a 17th century building with a very simple exterior but highly interesting 18th-century azulejo panels inside.The festivities of (...)
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MonumentsIgreja de Santa Clara - SantarémThe Igreja de Santa Clara is situated at one of the limits of the city of Santarém, in an area beyond the walls. It is a 13th-century church, built at the orders of D. Afonso III (1248-1279) for his daughter, D. Leonor Afonso, who took her religious (...)
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MonumentsCastelo de ElvasThe fortress perimeter has the shape of an irregular polygon, with a maximum diameter of 1,000 metres. There are three main entrances to the castle - the Porta da Esquina, Porta de Olivença and Porta de São Vicente. The keep was rebuilt in 1488.
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MonumentsSantuário de Nossa Senhora de AiresOur Lady of Pity, succouring the believers.In this sanctuary the Ançã-stone image of the old patroness, Our Lady of Pity, is worshipped. This image, in which Our Lady is seated with Jesus dead in her arms, is an object of great faith, for (...)
Telephone: +351 266 953 133
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MonumentsIgreja de Santo Amaro / Núcleo Visigótico do Museu RegionalThe original Church of Santo Amaro (Saint Amaro) dates back to the end of the 5th century, the time when the Visigoths were settling the region. It is a fine example of Paleo-Christian architecture in Portugal and the main reason for it becoming (...)
