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Igreja de São Domingos / Sé Catedral de Vila Real

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Avenida Carvalho de Araújo, 89
5000-657, Vila Real

Vila Real

With gothic characteristics, this temple has three naves divided on the façade by two counterforts. The portic is ogival with multiple archivolts, sided by two niches with sculptures. The high altar is baroque.

Capela de São Brás

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Largo dos Freitas
5000-651, Vila Real

Vila Real

The interior was transformed and it is belived that in one of the sarcophagues lies the famous warrior known as the Espadeiro (swordsman). The tomb has a sowrd between two half moons, simbolizing the legendary bravery of the Espadeiro and the city's arms. Currently, this chapel is part of the Church of Saint Denis.

Casa de Diogo Cão

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Rua Irmã Virtudes, 4
5000-651, Vila Real

Vila Real

According to tradition, this was the birthplace of the sea discovrer Diogo Cão, probably of the 15th century. It is a building with two floors and an exterior stairway under an arch.

Museu de Arqueologia e Numismática de Vila Real

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Avenida 1º de Maio
5000-564, Vila Real

Vila Real

A manor of the 18th century that was restored by the Town Council when it was decaying in order to install there the collections of ancient numismatics and archaeology of Father João Parente. The building was bought with money from the Town Hall and the help of donations from citizens. Here you can find one of the largest numismatic collections, as well as other archaeological artefacts.

Torre de Quintela

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Quintela
5000-773, Vila Real

Vila Real

A tower with a square plan, acceded by a portal with an arch and façades with openings. In the 14th century balcony windows and look-out posts that stand on small stones were added.

Palácio e Quinta de Mateus

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Largo Morgados de Mateus
5000-291, Vila Real

Vila Real

Located three kilometres away from the town's centre, it is part of a large property. Built in the middle of the 18th century by the architect Nicolau Nazoni, according to some authors, especially because of the baroque exuberance of the main façade. It is one of the few noble palaces that has remained with their original family owners to our days. A part of the house is open to pubic visits and has guided tours, a true house museum. During the visit, one views the noble salon, the library (with a book that is the first edition of The Lusíadas, …

Igreja dos Clérigos

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Rua dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra
5000-635, Vila Real

Vila Real

An elegant temple with an imposing façade. The true ex.libris of the city that is worth a vist to view th tile panels that pictur the lives of Saint Peter and Saint Paul and the renaissance main retable.

Palácio de Eugénio Silva / Câmara Municipal de Santarém

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Largo do Município
2000-027, Santarém

Santarém

This building has classical lines and it is a fine example from the Manor houses civil architecture from the 17th century, presenting elegant and sober façades. Inside, stands out the“Noble Room” as well as the “Councillors Virtues Room”. Presently it is Santarém City Hall.

Mercado Municipal de Santarém

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Rua Doutor Jaime Figueiredo, 22
2005, Santarém

Santarém

Localizado perto do Tribunal da cidade, é uma construção de 1930 que sobressai pelo interessante e extenso conjunto de painéis de azulejos. Ao todo, são 55 os painéis figurativos a que se juntam oito decorativos, feitos na antiga Fábrica de Sacavém, e que apresentam motivos de propaganda turística e regional. O edifício, que tem uma distinta linguagem arquitetónica, foi construído no local onde durante séculos se realizou o antigo mercado ao ar livre, naquela que era conhecida como Praça Velha.

Fonte das Figueiras

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Calçada das Figueiras
2000, Santarém

Santarém

Medieval fountain also designed Fonte Mourisca, with a porch with three ogival arches and characterized for the decoration of its crowing in pointed battlements.

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