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Torre do Relógio de Fronteira
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Torre do Relógio
7460, Fronteira
Clock tower located in the heart of the historic center. It is next to the Arco dos Santos Chapel, in the town's main square.

Biblioteca Municipal de Fronteira
- heritage
Rua de Avis, 5
7460-101, Fronteira
Library that provides residents with a vast documentary collection and offers various cultural activities.

Igreja Matriz de Fronteira / Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Atalaia
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Avenida da República, 22
7460-100, Fronteira
The church is due to King Sebastião who, by charter of 1571, ordered it to be built. It is a temple with a tripartite facade, with a galilee opening in the central body. The lateral bodies are made up of imposing bell towers. Interior of three naves with round arcades and stone pilasters. The Baroque carved altars, the Estremoz marble altarpiece and Mannerist paintings from the end of the 16th century deserve special attention.

Capela de Santa Ana
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Rua da República
7875-058, Safara
Temple with small steeple. Features, inside, a simple altar.

Ponte de Caia
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Arronches
7340, Arronches
Bridge with five arches over the Caia, a river that originates in the Serra de São Mamede and flows into the right bank of the Guadiana, in the municipality of Elvas.

Igreja e Hospital da Misericórdia de Arronches
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Praça da República, 21
7340-008, Arronches
Building and temple of Renaissance, Mannerist and Baroque inspiration. The Church is from the 16th century (it has a single nave and chancel) and the attached hospital is from the 17th century.

Torre Medieval do Castelo de Arronches
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Rua Passeio Primeiro de Maio
7340-009, Arronches
The origins of the primitive structure of this castle are not known, the castle of Arronches was restored by King Dinis in 1310. During the earthquake of 1755, the perimeter of the Castle underwent several changes and the subsequent urban sprawl came to change the configuration of the Castle area and respective walls in such a way that, the medieval castle, just left the ruins of one of the towers.

Centro Histórico de Arronches
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Arronches
7340, Arronches
The historic center of Arronches offers a worthwhile trip, where you can visit its centuries-old heritage.

Museu de (A) Brincar
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Largo Serpa Pinto
7340-009, Arronches
Museum space with antique children's toys and furniture. Anyone visiting the museum is guided by an employee, who explains the history of the toys on display.

Igreja e Convento de Nossa Senhora da Luz
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Largo General Norton de Matos, 12
7340-009, Arronches
Temple founded in 1570 by the religious Agostinhos Calçados, in the place where the hermitage of Nossa Senhora da Luz existed. It was later sold to private individuals. Single-nave church with a floor plan almost like a Greek cross. It is made up of a chancel and two side chapels that end in painted domes with lantern tower. Highlights include the Renaissance portico, made of marble, with medallions in the corners and a shell pediment, as well as the galilee, formed by round arches based on granite columns. The bell tower is topped by a small dome.
