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Palácio da Graciosa
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Rua da Graciosa
3780-291, Arcos
This construction is from the last third of the 18th century. It is a building with a rectangular plan and attached by an arch it has a private chapel. We stand out the work on its stonework from the windows and doors, as well as the ensemble formed by the stairs and balconies.
Paço de Óis / Casa de Montalvão
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Largo do Freixo
3780-502, Óis do Bairro
The predominant architectonic style is from the 18th century, epoch in which it was rebuilt due to the fire which partially destroyed the building. It was restored above on the ancient part which was undamaged conserved.
Museu José Luciano de Castro
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Rua Doutor Alexandre Seabra, 29
3780-230, Anadia
A museum that belongs to the Anadia's Santa Casa da Misericórdia and is located in the manor where José Luciano de Castro (1834-1914), the leader of the "Progressive Party" and a remarkable statesman of the liberal monarchy, once lived. It contains the collection that was donated during his life and later by his relatives to the Anadia's Santa Casa da Misericórdia, namely family and persoanl objects. A special note to the retable panels of Saint Jerónimo and Saint Helena.
Biblioteca Municipal do Funchal
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Avenida Calouste Gulbenkian, 9
9000-011, Funchal
Public library with a generalist documental asset and a vast historic collection. It has computers and internet.
Cristo Rei de Castelo Rodrigo
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Serra da Marofa
6440, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
Statue located in Serra da Marofa, 977 m altitude.
Cais de Barca D'Alva
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Cais de Barca D'Alva
6440-071, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
Small pier that can be the starting point for a cruise on the Douro River, or simply a good place for a walk.
Igreja Matriz de Escarigo / Igreja de São Miguel
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Largo da Igreja Matriz
6440-091, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
This is a gothic temple composed by a longitudinal plan with one nave, a narrower main chapel and, attached, a sacristy, a bell tower and a campanile. It has later3abutments, decorated cornice and on the southern façade there is a small porch. What distinguish this church from other places are the mudejar roofs from the 16th century that appeal to the geometric decorative thematic and stylised vegan.
Cisterna em Castelo Rodrigo
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Rua da Cadeia, 5
6440, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
Irregular rectangular cistern, with three blind facades and the main facade torn by two portals, not having coverage. The interior features a unique space, being destined to water reservoir.
Museu da Casa de Freguesia de Escalhão “Artes e Ofícios”
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Rua de Barca d’Alva, 14
6440-072, Escalhão
An interesting collection of objects that represent several aspects of the daily life of a rural community in this region. It features rural objects, traditional trades objects, domestic objects, religious objects and leisure objects.
Ruínas de Almofala / Casarão da Torre / Torre das Águias / Torre dos Frades
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6440, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
This former Roman temple was probably built on the 2nd century and it is believed that it was inspired no Julius César temple in Roma Forum. Later it underwent several transformations to be adapted into a Roman watching tower.