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Heritage in Portugal
Armazém Regimental
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Praça Infante Dom Henrique
8600, Lagos
A regimental warehouse dating back to the 17th century, with a mannerist and baroque architecture. A perfect testimony of useful military architecture, destined for storage.
Solar de Bertiandos
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4990-550, Bertiandos
This is an important manor house composed by a tower made on the fifteen hundreds, to which in the XVIII century it was attached a two floors construction and on the same century another building was coupled, sided by two towers. The connection it is done through the stairs and the tower. On the inside it is possible to see the seventeen hundreds marks and design and a significant library. The classification includes The Avenue de Carvalhos (oaks) which is spread from the house until the river.
Igreja de Santa Maria do Castelo
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Calçada de Santa Maria
8800-606, Tavira
13th-century building, rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake. It maintains the Gothic structure and portal. In the main chapel is the tomb of the seven Knights of the Order of Santiago killed by the Moors in an ambush, which legend associates with the conquest of the city. From the collection of sacred art, comprising pieces of goldwork from the 16th and 18th centuries and vestments, a missal stand from the 16th / 17th centuries, from Japan (“nambam” art) deserves special mention.
Forte da Conceição / Forte de São João / Forte de São João da Barra
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Sítio da Fortaleza
8800-595, Tavira
Fort dating from the 17th century, with a four-pointed star plan and a gate preceded by a moat. It is classified as a Property of Public Interest.
Castelo e Muralhas de Tavira
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Largo Abu-Otmane
8800-312, Tavira
The bases of the defensive system were built between the 8th and 13th centuries, during Muslim rule. The primitive Moorish fortification later underwent improvement works after the Christian Reconquest, ordered by King Dom Dinis. Currently, you can still see some parts of the wall, the Arco da Misericórdia and a part of the Alcáçova that maintains its medieval characteristics. Inside the walls, the beautiful garden stands out.
Antigo Mercado da Ribeira
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Rua José Pires Padinha, 60
8800-354, Tavira
Built in the 19th century, which operated until 1999 as a supply market. Currently, it is a large place with shops and restaurants and where several exhibitions take place.
Marmoiral de Sobrado
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Lugar da Meia Laranja
4550-117, Castelo de Paiva
As the Memorial of the Hermitage, this monument from the 13th century have been a stopping point on the way of transfer of the body of d. Mafalda for the monastery of Arouca. Consists of two horizontal slabs placed at two levels. Are connected by two vertical blocks in the form of funerary stele, with ornate circular trim crosses.
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Nazaré
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Rua do Caminho de Elvas
7350-431, Barbacena
Peculiar Chapel, small circular-shaped. On the facade, you can see the shots in yellow under a white background and the white marble door, surmounted by the Bell Tower and respective Bell. Inside, the highlight goes to the semicircular form of chancel, paved in terrazzo. Are these formats that confer uniqueness.