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Monuments in Castro Verde

Ermida de São Pedro das Cabeças

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São Pedro das Cabeças
7780-251, Castro Verde

Castro Verde

A Mannerist monument marking the site of the Battle of Ourique, believed to have taken place on July 25, 1139. It is a pilgrimage sanctuary, predominantly of 16th-century style, reflected in the construction of small, single-nave churches. It features a rounded triumphal arch supported by pilasters, and the main altar is made of wood with a masonry niche. According to legend, this chapel belongs to a group of seven sister chapels, all within view of each other: Our Lady of Amparo, in Mértola; Our Lady of Guadalupe, in Serpa; Our Lady of Cola, in Ourique; Our Lady of the Castle, …

Igreja da Misericórdia de Castro Verde

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Largo Victor Guerreiro Prazeres
7780-218, Castro Verde

Castro Verde

The church, built in the first half of the 16th century, features Manueline and Mannerist architecture. In the second half of the 18th century, it underwent extensive renovations, including the altarpiece, decoration of the chancel, arch, and vault. In the late 19th century, the choir was built, and the nave vaults were decorated. It now houses a nursing home.

Sítio Arqueológico de São Pedro das Cabeças

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São Pedro das Cabeças
7780-251, Castro Verde

Castro Verde

Archaeological remains date back to the Second Iron Age, 5th and 3rd centuries BC. The chronological period ranges from the Chalcolithic to the Roman period. It is also said that the Battle of Ourique took place in São Pedro das Cabeças.

Moinho de Vento

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Largo da Feira
7780-131, Castro Verde

Castro Verde

A tower mill restored in 2003, although the exact date of its construction is unknown. Decommissioned since the 1930s, it served as a residence until its restoration by the city government. All that remains of the original building are the tower and the sleepers supporting the floors of the interior floors.

Igreja Matriz de Castro Verde / Basílica Real de Castro Verde

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Praça do Município
7780-217, Castro Verde

Castro Verde

The church consists of a nave and a chancel, with a symmetrical façade framed by two bell towers. It sits atop a former temple commissioned by King Sebastian in 1573, and was constructed between 1727 and 1735, during the reign of King John V. Inside, highlights include eighteenth-century tile panels depicting the Battle of Ourique and the Basilica's Treasury.

Igreja das Chagas do Salvador / Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios

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Rua Dom Afonso Henriques
7780-183, Castro Verde

Castro Verde

This church was built on top of another church, whose founding is legendary and attributed to D. Afonso Henriques. In the 18th century, the façade was rebuilt, displaying an interesting Baroque style. Inside, a marbled stucco main altarpiece with a gilded throne and some 18th-century tiles inspired by Dutch models stand out.

Igreja Matriz de Santa Bárbara de Padrões

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Rua da Igreja
7780-457, Castro Verde

Castro Verde

Mannerist temple built between the 16th and 19th centuries, settling on the remains of a small town whose name would be Arannis, a Roman agglomeration in the 5th or 6th centuries CE. Presents a longitudinal plan consists of a nave, a chancel and adossadas, the chapel of San Miguel, the baptistery, two storage rooms and the sacristy. Inside, it has a perfect round triumphal arch, flanked by pilasters based altars with polychrome and gilded carved altarpieces.

Igreja Matriz de São Marcos da Ataboeira

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Largo 25 de Abril
7780-522, Castro Verde

Castro Verde

Mannerist and Baroque-style church, built in the mid-16th century. Presents a longitudinal plan consists of a nave and side chapels, and differentiated coverage on gable roof in the nave and dome and coated tile in the chancel. On the main facade, unique cloth set by pilasters, there is a stone of arms of the order of Santiago.

Igreja de São Tiago / Igreja Matriz de Entradas

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Praça da Liberdade
7780-344, Castro Verde

Castro Verde

This church has one only nave with a bell ringer tower and it construction started in 1745. Here we ought to mention the altars, the baptismal font in grey and white marble and the main altar with classic outline.

Igreja Matriz de Casével / Igreja Paroquial de Casével

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Largo da Praça
7780-020, Castro Verde

Castro Verde

Mannerist and Baroque Temple, built on a 14TH century temple. Presents a single ship with a chancel and side chapels. The façade was heavily remodelled in the 18th century and the Bell Tower was built between 1954 and 1955. Especially the Head-reliquary of Saint Fabião, piece of jewellery from the 13th century, the popular tradition Associates to cure the evils of cattle.

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