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MonumentsForte de Nossa Senhora das Mercês de CatalezeteThe fort was subjected to a fierce battering by the waves caused by the hurricanes of 1941 and yet another of the embrasures for its cannons fell from the already ruined right flank of the battery. This was restored when the coast road (Estrada (...)
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MonumentsIgreja do Espírito Santo - MarvãoThe Capela do Espírito Santo was founded in 1573, as an annex to support the charitable works of the Portuguese Misericórdia hospital. In stylistic terms, the main interest of this chapel is its granite doorway, built in the Renaissance style and (...)
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MonumentsConvento de São Francisco - BragançaOwned by the Secular Franciscan Order, its structure dates back to the 13th century (1271). Its foundation is attributed according to oral tradition to St. Francis of Assisi. It was rebuilt in the first half of sec. XIII from a medieval structure of (...)
Telephone: +351 273 001 301
E-mail: mail@adbgc.dglab.gov.pt
Website: http://adbgc.dglab.gov.pt
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MonumentsCastelo de MontalegreThe castle stands on a colossal rock. It has been fertile in archaeological finds showing the military importance that this castle has had over the centuries. The various inhabitants of the former Lusitania (Romans, Suevi, Visigoths) all found this (...)
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MonumentsIgreja da Misericórdia de MonçãoThe Brotherhood of Nossa Senhora da Misericórdia (Our Lady of Mercy) was founded in Monção in 1590 although the Church was only built in the 17th century. It represents a transitional period with both Mannerist and Baroque features to this modest (...)
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MonumentsIgreja da Cartuxa - ÉvoraChurch of Cartuxa - ÉvoraThe 16th century Renaissance style Church of Cartuxa, had its façade altered in the 17th century, thus incorporating Mannerist elements.The elegance of the proportions reveals its character as a royally commissioned work. (...)
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MonumentsSantuário da Senhora da GraçaSanctuary of Senhora da GraçaOne of the first Carmelite sanctuaries in Trás-os-Montes, rebuilt in 1755. The building includes a bell tower and three chapels. The architectural design is dominated by granite constructions. A valuable collection of (...)
Telephone: +351 255 382 36
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Museums and PalacesMuseu Municipal de Esposende
Telephone: +351 253 960 182
Fax: +351 253 960 176
E-mail: cm.esposende@mail.telepac.pt; museu.arte.esposende@sapo.pt
Website: http://www.cm-esposende.pt
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MonumentsConvento Corpus ChristiThis convent was built in the 14th century and originally stood close to the river. However, given the frequency with which the River Douro flooded, the Dominican nuns decided in the 17th century to build the church that can be seen today. The (...)
Telephone: +351 223 472 462
E-mail: corpuschristi@cm-gaia.pt
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MonumentsForte de SantiagoLocated alongside the beach of Sesimbra, the Fort of Santiago formed part of the Sado estuary´s line of defence in the 17th century. In addition, defence was ensured by the Portinho da Arrábida, the São Teodósio, the Baralha and the Cabo Espichel (...)
