Museums, Monuments and Sites
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MonumentsCastelo de PenelaThis castle is composed of sections of wall and several 15C and 16C towers which crown the hill and look down over the town. The main gate ("Porta da Vila") and the Traitor's Gate ("Porta da Traição") have been preserved. This latter gate has a (...)
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MonumentsForte São João BaptistaThe fort's two levels of ramparts and its consequent great defensive capacity were designed to protect the harbour entrance.The chapel is covered by a hexagonal tile-covered cupola, which also has overhanging eaves supported by brackets.
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Museums and PalacesMuseu de Arte Sacra de MouraHoused in the Igreja de São Pedro since 2004, the Sacred Art Museum exhibits a group of objects used for devotional and liturgical purposes, presented to the public in an impressive display under the title of “Visions of the Invisible – Sacred Art (...)
Telephone: +351 285 251 421/375
Fax: +351 284 824 500
E-mail: dphadb@sapo.pt
Website: http://www.diocese-beja.pt
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MonumentsIgreja da Misericórdia de LouléThis is a 16th century building with a radiate Manueline entrance, with carved ropes, finished off by two twisted, piled up pinnacles. Opposite the doorway stands a cross from the same period with statues of Christ and Our Lady. The carved (...)
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MonumentsErmida de Nossa Senhora da GuiaBuilt in the 17th century, this chapel was rebuilt on its present site, on Monte da Guia, during the adaptations made for the defence of the city during the Second World War (1939-1945).
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MonumentsIgreja de Santa Marinha, Matriz de TrevõesThe highlight of this Romanesque church is the corbelling of its chancel. The bell tower was built in the 18th century.
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Museums and PalacesMuseu Ferreira de CastroThis museum includes the workroom of the writer Ferreira de Castro (1898-1974) and displays objects related with his literary work: first editions, manuscripts, letters, etc.
Telephone: +351 21 923 88 28
Fax: +351 21 923 88 28
E-mail: museu.fcastro@cm-sintra.pt
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Museums and PalacesCasa Museu Mário Coelho
Telephone: +351 263 272 920
Fax: +351 263 272 920
E-mail: museumunicipal@cm-vfxira.pt
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MonumentsCapela de Nossa Senhora dos Mártires - EstremozChurch from the 14th / 16th c. in gothic style
