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Igreja Matriz de Alenquer / Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção de Triana

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Rua Gago Coutinho
2580-578, Alenquer

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A Mannerist church with a single nave and four side chapels. It was founded by Dona Isabel in the 13th century, rebuilt in 1758 (after the 1755 earthquake), abandoned in 1910, and restored in 2001.

Convento da Reforma de Montejunto

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Montejunto
2550-366, Lamas

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Convent built in 1760 on the summit of the Montejunto Mountains, of which only ruins remain today. It appears to have never been completed, as the Dominican Reformation failed to progress.

Igreja da Misericórdia de Alenquer

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Rua Maria Milne Carmo, 1
2580-389, Alenquer

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A single-nave temple rebuilt in 1595 and renovated after the 1755 earthquake. Highlights include the blue and white checkered tiles, the 17th-century baptismal font (from the Várzea Church), the gilded carvings, the ceiling paintings with polychrome borders, the tombstones and ancient sculptures, and the paintings on the main altar.

Convento de Santo António de Charnais

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Aldeia Galega da Merceana
2580, Aldeia Galega da Merceana

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Franciscan convent with Mannerist, Baroque, and Rococo architecture, comprising the church, the former convent outbuildings, the cloister, the Reception Hall, and the refectory. Highlights include a set of monochrome tiles dating from the 17th and 18th centuries.

Castelo de Vila Verde dos Francos

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Rua Principal, 4
2580-442, Vila Verde dos Francos

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According to historical records, it was a medieval keep with later alterations. Currently, only a few remains of the old castle remain.

Museu João Mário

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Travessa de São Benedito, 7
2580-395, Alenquer

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Museum featuring a vast collection of figurative art, painting, and sculpture dating from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. Highlights include works by Columbano, Silva Porto, Roque Gameiro, Veloso, and Salgado.

Museu do Vinho

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Largo Dr. Teófilo Braga
2580-342, Alenquer

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Here you can taste and buy the region's finest wines. It's located in a building dating back to 1811, which also features an exhibition room detailing the evolution of winemaking techniques and instruments, an auditorium, and a space for tastings and competitions.

Museu do Presépio de Alenquer

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Rua Maria Milne Carmo, 2
2580-319, Alenquer

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This museum embodies the concept of "Alenquer, Portugal's Nativity Scene." It features two exhibition areas: one with historical content underlying the theme and several examples of nativity scenes from various periods in our history and across the country, constituting a permanent exhibition; and the other, which screens documentaries alluding to Alenquer's history and connection to the Nativity Scene.

Espaço Memória Palmira Bastos

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Largo Dona Palmira Bastos, 1
2580-101, Aldeia Gavinha

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Museum located in the house where artist Palmira Bastos was born, where you can see a vast collection of photographs and personal items belonging to the artist, provided by her family and the Teatro Nacional Dona Maria II.

Castelo de Alenquer

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Calçada Damião de Gois
2580, Alenquer

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A rectangular castle with two corners formed by towers. It was built by King Dinis in the 13th century. One of the entrance gates bears the royal crown and King Manuel's coat of arms. Currently, only sections of the wall remain, some of which are integrated into buildings, such as the Porta da Conceição and the Torre da Couraça.

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