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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 (...)
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MonumentsIgreja da Misericórdia / Conservatório de PortalegreIn the historic centre of Portalegre, heading down Rua do Comércio, there is the odd building of the Portalegre Misericórdia. Without any main façade rather having two lateral renaissance doors to the East and West, the building is now completely (...)
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MonumentsSantuário de Nossa Senhora da PiedadeSanctuary of Nossa Senhora da PiedadeNossa Senhora da Piedade is the patron saint of the municipality of Odemira, who enjoys major popular devotion in the region. The annual pilgrimage is held on September 7 and 8 and is one of the most important (...)
Telephone: 28322123
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MonumentsIgreja de São Lourenço, matriz de Alhos VedrosChurch from the 15th c. in gothic style.
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MonumentsConvento de Santo António - LourinhãClassified as a national monument, the Convento de Santo António belonged to the Franciscan order and was founded in 1598.The monastery originally consisted of a small church and a small number of houses used for retreat purposes. On 17 November (...)
Website: http://www.cm-lourinha.pt
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MonumentsIgreja matriz de Vila Nova de Foz CôaChurch from the 16th c. in manueline style.
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MonumentsIgreja do Pé da Cruz - BejaAlthough there are remains of the church built on the same site during the 15th century, the current building dates from the 17th century and was the then centre for the Brotherhood of Adoration of the Cross. Its construction and dedication were (...)
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MonumentsConvento de Nossa Senhora da PurificaçãoFounded in the mid-16th century, this convent's estate was regularly enriched through the dowries that it received from its novices, originating from the region's noble families and coming here to take up religious orders. In 1706, due to years of (...)
