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Monuments in Marvão

Muralhas do Castelo e Porta de Marvão

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Marvão
7330, Marvão

Marvão

Ubicado en el Parque Natural de la Serra de São Mamede, destaca el castillo de la ciudad medieval. La fortificación, orientada hacia España, abarca un área urbana con aproximadamente 150 viviendas, principalmente de los siglos XIV al XVI, que bordean las largas y estrechas calles.

Igreja de Santiago / Igreja Matriz de Marvão

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Rua de Santiago
7330-112, Marvão

Marvão

It maintains three naves divided by chamfered columns with pointed arches, and in some chapels, Baroque carved altarpieces and coverings with monochrome and polychrome carpet tiles. It houses a curious Renaissance tabernacle.

Torre de Portagem

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Rua da Ponte Romana, 3
7330, Portagem

Marvão

Tower located in the historic center of the medieval village of Marvão.

Castelo de Marvão

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Rua do Castelo
7330, Marvão

Marvão

An imposing defensive complex located in a location of great panoramic beauty. Most of the castle's buildings date from 1226 and 1230. It was modified and expanded in the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries. During the reign of King Dinis, bastions, walls, and forts were built. From the reconstruction, only the keep and some sections of the wall remain.

Cidade Romana de Ammaia

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Estrada da Calçadinha, 4
7300-328, São Salvador da Aramenha

Marvão

This is the most important testimony to the Roman presence in the Portalegre District. The remains found here belong to the Roman city of Ammaia. Of note is the Monumental Ensemble of the Porta do Arco, which features the bases of two towers that flanked a city entrance, the threshold of the gate, and a paved public square. Also, noteworthy are the structure of the Forum and Temple, and the Quinta do Deão Building, where a pavement, a water pipe, and inscribed stones were found. Also, noteworthy are the Forum Bathhouse and the Theater.

Caleiras da Escusa

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Escusa
7330, São Salvador da Aramenha

Marvão

These structures were closely associated with local limestone mining and lime production. They were built in the 20th century and ceased operation around 1960.

Ponte Romana de Portagem

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Rua da Ponte Romana
7330, Portagem

Marvão

The Roman Bridge of Portagem boasts 16th-century architecture that repurposed materials from an earlier Roman bridge. It features a ramped deck and round arches.

Convento de Nossa Senhora da Estrela

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Marvão
7330, Marvão

Marvão

This church features a portico with four undecorated ogival archivolts on its main façade. It is the only Franciscan convent in Marvão. At the top of the portico is a window surmounted by the Franciscan symbol and flanked by Rococo decoration. The cloister still features an ogival section and 17th-century archways. Noteworthy are the 18th-century tilework.

Centro Histórico de Marvão

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Marvão
7330, Marvão

Marvão

Located in the Serra de São Mamede Natural Park, the medieval-style village encompasses an urban agglomeration with around 150 houses, most dating from the 14th to the 16th century, which line the long, narrow streets.

Ponte da Madalena

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São Salvador da Aramenha
7330, São Salvador da Aramenha

Marvão

Bridge of 17th century architecture, with Roman elements, such as the bow and the appliance part cut out.

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