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Monuments in Idanha-a-Nova
Sé Catedral de Idanha-a-Nova
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Rua da Sé, 7
6060-041, Idanha-a-Nova
Cathedral with remains from the 6th and 7th centuries, including the baptistery and the Bishop's Palace. It stands on the ruins of the Roman city, headquarters of the Civitas Igaeditanorum. It has three naves, one of which is truncated, and a side chapel with a mural depicting Saint Bartholomew with the devil chained at his feet. Highlights include the Chapel of Our Lady of the Rosary, with a shell roof and a sgraffito on the wall, dated 1593, decorated with geometric, zoomorphic, cruciform, and angel-head motifs.

Conjunto Arquitetónico e Arqueológico de Idanha-a-Velha
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Largo da Igreja
6060, Idanha-a-Nova
A fortified settlement bounded by oval walls, located on the right bank of the Pônsul River. Inside, the highlights include the old Cathedral/Main Church and the ruins of the Castle. Outside the walls, highlights include the Chapel of Saint Damasus, the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, and the bridge over the Pônsul River. The bridge dates from the 1st century, and the walls from the 3rd or 4th century.

Castelo e Muralhas de Monsanto
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Rua do Castelo, 32
6060-091, Idanha-a-Nova
According to legend, the foundation of this castle began with a hillfort that allowed Viriato's companions to withstand a seven-year siege. Later, it also withstood Arab, Castilian, and French attacks. It is located amidst a rocky outcrop, at a strategic lookout point. Dom Afonso Henriques granted it a charter in 1174 and donated it to the Templars, who built the castle. Of the imposing medieval fortress, only the quadrangular Torre de Lucena and Torre do Pião remain.

Igreja da Misericórdia do Monsanto
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Largo da Misericórdia
6060-091, Idanha-a-Nova
Mannerist church built in the 16th century, with a longitudinal plan consists of a nave and a sacristy and annex adossados, with a Bell Tower on the outside. In the interior, especially the pulpit on the side of the Epistle.

Fonte do Ladoeiro / Fonte Grande
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Largo da Misericórdia
6060-232, Idanha-a-Nova
Diving fountain 1500s with four roof coverage with two pilasters at the top.

Capela de Nossa Senhora da Azenha
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Arraial da Senhora da Azenha
6060-097, Idanha-a-Nova
Chapel probably built in the 16th century, consisting of a longitudinal plan, with a nave, a chancel and a vestry located near closer to the left side. Inside, the main altarpiece of carved and gilded national style.

Capela de Nossa Senhora da Consolação / Capela da Senhora da Pedra
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Salvaterra do Extremo
6060-501, Idanha-a-Nova
Chapel probably built in the 18th century, consisting of a longitudinal plan with a nave, a chancel lower and narrow and a vestry located near. In the interior, especially the pulpit foursquare on the side of the Gospel and to the polychrome altarpiece.

Habitação Romana
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Rua do Lagar
6060-041, Idanha-a-Nova
Fragments of a Roman dwelling, which is believed to have been built between the 1st century and 3rd century, after being cut in half by a wall built in the 4th century.

Capela de Santa Maria Madalena
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EM1285
6060, Idanha-a-Nova
Chapel that is believed to have been built in the 18th century, consisting of a longitudinal plan with a nave preceded by an open porch and a chancel. In the interior, especially the triumphal arch back perfect and for the high altar surmounted by a niche.

