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Chafariz dos Pretos
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Largo Serpa Pinto
6440, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
Fountain of circular plant, in the Centre of which stands a hexagonal body, crowned in pyramid. The central body there are four heads of child as Bamford
Biblioteca Municipal de Alenquer - Pólo de Merceana
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Rua do Picão, 3
2580-087, Merceana
Solar da Loureira
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Estrada de São Pedro
4920-065, Gondarém
Stately residence dating from the 18TH century, an interesting architectural ensemble of Baroque style, typically Minho. This beautiful palatial residence, although privately owned, well worth a visit, at least to the outside. Through the iron gate you can see the pretty walled courtyard where stands out the upper gallery alpendrada. In the courtyard in front of the gate there is a fountain lined with tiles and the original Sundial. off the patio, front part to the majestic gate, deserves attention an interesting Baroque fountain, transferred from the Franciscan convent of São Paio of Mount for this site in 1899, and …
Convento da Cartuxa
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Largo da Cartuxa
2760-024, Oeiras
The ancient Cartuxa Convent, founded in the beginning of the 17th century, has a small cloister with 3 arches on each side and a calcareous façade.
Museu do Automóvel Antigo / Clube Português de Automóveis Antigos
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Alameda Calouste Gulbenkian, 7
2760-154, Oeiras
A museum that intends to illustrate thee history and evolution of cars during the 20th century. It has themed exhibitions related to the several aspects of the old automobiles.
Passeio Marítimo de Algés
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Passeio Marítimo de Algés
1495, Algés
Spacious, quiet and Nice, where you can stroll while admiring the ocean. Occasionally, there are some concerts and festivals. This is one of the best places to practice some physical exercise.
Forte do Búgio
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Barra do Tejo
2780, Oeiras
A fortress of the period of the Philips (kings of Spain and Portugal), its construction started in the 16th century. This unique circular fortress is na example of the Renaissance fortresses.
Forte de São Bruno
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Avenida Marginal
2760, Oeiras
Built by Dom João IV in 1647, this fortress belonged to the defensive system of the Tejo's inlet. Throughout the centuries it was several times occupied and adapted, gaving been a post of the fiscal guard, a centre of juvenile sailing and a youth hostel.