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Edifício do Palace Hotel do Bussaco
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Luso
3050-261, Luso
It was here that the September 27, 1810, if waged the battle of Buçaco, in Wellington, commanding the anglo-Portuguese troops defeated the French army under the command of Massena. This important historical moment, which marked the end of the French invasions, is portrayed in some tiles in the interior of the building, now converted into a luxury hotel. Inserted in the majestic Forest of Buçaco, offers an architectural, historic and scenic set amazing.
Museu Etnográfico da Pampilhosa
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Casa Rural Quinhentista - Rua do Casal
3050-436, Pampilhosa
Space dedicated to ethnology.
Convento de Santa Cruz do Bussaco
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Luso
3050-261, Luso
The former convent of the Discalced Carmelites subsists only, the front, the Church and the cloister. Stress the work of embrechados of the façade, mosaics, murals, colorful enough that vaguely resemble the art of the far East.
Passeio no Buçaco - Obelisco e Palace Hotel
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Buçaco
3050, Buçaco
An easy pedestrian trail. It crosses places linked to the Buçaco Battle that opposed the armies commanded by the marechal Massena and the Portuguese and British troops commanded by Wellington. Along the wya, there are the Military Museum, the Portas da Rainha, a chapel that evokes the Biblical episode of the Bridge on the Cedron River, among other quite interesting places.
Antiga Sede das Águas do Luso / Sociedade da Água de Luso
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Rua Álvaro Castelões, 63
3050, Mealhada
A space, once the siege of the Águas do Luso, that currently features several exhibitions about the mineral waters theme.
Museu Militar do Bussaco
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Almas do Encarnadouro
3050, Bussaco
The Military Museum of Buçaco was inaugurated in 1910. Enlarged and remodelled in 1962, it features several weaponry collections, uniforms and equipments used in Battle, namely an important piece of artillery.
Busto do Doutor Américo Couto
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Rua Doutor Américo Couto
3050-329, Mealhada
Bust of tribute to Dr. Américo Couto.
Porta dos Currais
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Rua 1º de Maio
7100-515, Estremoz
Is one of the doors that give access to the city, built in white marble. At the top you can see a niche with a Saint, flanked by two towers.
Vila Medieval de Évora Monte
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Rua de Santa Maria
7100-314, Estremoz
The name of this village is the result of its location, a lot with 500 meters of altitude. This top was built the Castle. The sights that this place provides are magnificent.
Edifício do Águia D'Ouro
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Rossio Marquês de Pombal, 27-29
7100-513, Estremoz
Eclectic building, eccentric, as can be seen through the use of several colors, geometric shapes and materials, a fact which shows the late Art Nouveau style of this construction. Currently serves up Cafe and restaurant and is the region's best-known spaces.