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Cais Palafítico da Carrasqueira

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Carrasqueira
7580, Carrasqueira

Alcácer do Sal

The Porto Palafita de Carrasqueira is composed of a wide range of boardwalks made of wood that is buried in the mud of the River Sado. These improvised constructions are a little more than fifty years old and are a result of the struggle against the sand invasion of the Sado river.

Ermida de Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres

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EM526
6050, Nisa

Nisa

Temple from the 16th century, rebuilt on the remains of another, possibly from the 14th century. The interior features a ribbed, painted vault, with a Cross of Christ in the center. In place of this Hermitage, there are also two other churches that usually host popular pilgrimages around Easter Monday.

Igreja da Misericórdia de Nisa

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Praça do Município
6050-358, Nisa

Nisa

Religious monument consisting of a nave, chancel, sacristy and an old hospital. The highlight in the interior is the vault, the crossing arch, some decorative stonework details and the bell rings on the main facade. Pay attention to the openings from the end of the 18th century, the main chapel ceiling painted with plant elements, the Crown shield in the center and the Mesários tribune.

Museu do Bordado e do Barro

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Largo da Cadeia Nova
6050-359, Nisa

Nisa

Space that aims to showcase materials used for the manufacture of linen and in the production of some embroidery and lace. The spaces reproduced include a traditional kitchen and a bedroom. In addition to a backyard, there is an archaeological collection and, in the agricultural area, a collection of agricultural implements. Clay pieces are also part of this museum's collection.

Porta de Montalvão

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Largo da Cadeia Nova
6050, Nisa

Nisa

Arched door broken by a tombstone framed with the cross of Christ and corners. It has three battlements and still has the coving boxes and the lock holes.

Porta da Vila de Nisa

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Largo Doutor António Granja, 6
6050, Nisa

Nisa

Medieval door with a round arch, supported by two projecting towers, with several shields. The lock holes can still be seen. One of the towers is attached to the clock tower, and access to any of the towers is via a stone staircase.

Anta 1 de São Gens

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Lugar de São Gens
6050, Nisa

Nisa

Corridor funerary dolmen made up of five granite supports with a slight inclination that support the hat, a chamber and a door that separates this structure from the corridor, where some stones can still be seen.

Castelo de Amieira do Tejo

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Praça Dom Nuno Álvares Pereira
6050-136, Amieira do Tejo

Nisa

Castle ordered to be built by Álvaro Gonçalves Pereira in 1350, having undergone several modifications in the following centuries. This castle was part of a vast line of fortresses and watchtowers that protected the much attacked banks of the Tagus River. Its architectural design indicates a function aimed at the protection and refuge of populations. Made of dressed granite, it is an important symbol of Portuguese military architecture of the time. Located in a privileged location, on the banks of the Tagus River, it has a good panoramic view. It is shaped like a quadrilateral and is flanked by four …

Igreja Matriz de Santa Luzia

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Rua da Igreja, 4
7670-503, Santa Luzia

Ourique

Traditional architecture from Baixo Alentejo, with the main entrance flanked by the baptistery and the bell tower, something that was unusual in the region.

Igreja Matriz de Panóias

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Largo da Igreja
7670-405, Panóias

Ourique

Nave church with gilded and polychrome altarpiece.

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