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   Padrão dos Descobrimentos

   The imposing Monument to the Discoveries stamps its mark on the riverside at Belém. It was designed in 1940 to commemorate the "Exposition of the Portuguese World", promoted by the Salazar government to celebrate the eighth and third centenaries of (...)
   
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   Convento dos Cardaes

   Founded in 1681, the Convento da Conceição dos Cardaes is one of the main examples of the so-called national style, the Portuguese interpretation of the baroque style, in which the simplicity of the architecture contrasts with the decorative wealth (...)
   
   Telephone: +351 213 427 525
   Website: https://www.conventodoscardaes.com/
   

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   Chafariz das Janelas Verdes

   Public fountain designed by the sculptor Antonio Machado, topped by sculptures representing Venus and Cupid.Part of the city water system (Águas Livres), it is dated from 1755, it is na engineering work carried out under the instructions of Reinaldo (...)

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   Torre de Belém

   The harmony and delicate ornamentation of the Tower of Belém suggests a finely cut jewel to all laying eyes on her. However, its contemporaries took a rather different perspective: a formidable and imposing bastion defending the entrance to the (...)
   
   Telephone: +351 213 620 034
   E-mail: geral.mjeronimos@museusemonumentos.pt
   Website: https://mosteirojeronimos.torrebelem.gov.pt/
   

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   Igreja de São Domingos

   Church from the 18th c. in baroque style.

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   Igreja da Madre de Deus

   The Igreja da Madre de Deus is an integral part of the former convent with the same name, which today houses the National Tile Museum.The convent was founded by the queen Dona Leonor, the sister of Dom Manuel I and the wife of Dom João II. The (...)
   
   Telephone: +351 218 149 617

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   Paços do Concelho

   Royal Council BuildingThe Praça do Município (Municipal Square), with its harmonious proportions and enclosed by Pombaline buildings, was built after the earthquake of 1755 to house the Senate whose palace had been in Rossio. By shifting the Senate (...)

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   Chafariz da Junqueira

   Dated from 1821, this fountain is coloured azulejo tile panels on the surrounding wall and benches. An armillary sphere bearing the royal arms.It is attributed to the architect Honorato J. C. Macedo.

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   Igreja de Santa Catarina ou dos Paulistas

   The Igreja de Santa Catarina represents one of the best examples of the 17th-century Portuguese baroque style, where the decoration presents a harmonious combination of stucco, carved wood and paintings.Forming an integral part of the Convento de (...)

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    Castelo de São Jorge

    The Castelo de São Jorge is one of Lisbon’s most distinctive monuments, being situated on the city’s highest hill.The oldest known fortification at this spot dates from the 2nd century BC, although some of the remains found here date from as far (...)
    
    Telephone: +351 218 800 620
    Fax: +351 218 875 695
    E-mail: info@castelodesaojorge.pt
    Website: http://www.castelodesaojorge.pt
    

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