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Igreja Paroquial de São João Baptista
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Largo da Igreja
7300-311, Portalegre
Renaissance church of three ships built in the 16th century and rebuilt in 1992. Features perfect round arches supported by columns smooth, simple lines and minimal forms.
Muralhas e Torres de Portalegre
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Rua Luís Barahona
7300-193, Portalegre
Founded by Dom Dinis, Portalegre Castle indicated the strategically importance that Portalegre town assumed in the defence of High Alentejo border. The initial complex was formed by a double wall involving the town perimeter with twelve towers and seven doors. From the original construction it only remains three doors: Alegrete door, Crato door and Devesa door.
Fonte dos Amores
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Estrada da Serra de São Mamede
7300, Portalegre
Fountain with a small sculpture set harmoniously in the scenery.
Cruzeiro de São Bernardo
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Avenida George Robinson
7300-070, Portalegre
Marble cross with a Pietá on one side and Christ on the other.
Palácio Avilez
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Praça da República, 19
7300-109, Portalegre
Noble House dating from the 18TH century, which originally was owned by the family of the count of Avilez. He currently works as the PSP and Civil Government.
Lápide do Município de Portalegre
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Praça do Município
7300-110, Portalegre
This tombstone is dated from the XVII century and it is located on the façade on the Paços do Concelho building.
Igreja Paroquial de São Lourenço
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Largo de São Lourenço
7300-232, Portalegre
Church dating from the 17TH century, the present features of Mannerist and Baroque architecture. It consists of a nave, a chancel and two domed towers. In the 20th century, were transferred to this church the tiles that cover the walls of the Igreja da Misericórdia.
Igreja Paroquial de São Gregório
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Largo da Igreja
7300-405, Portalegre
Church probably built in the 18th century, although there are some pieces that can be dated in the 16th and 17th centuries. Presents a simple façade and a chancel and pulpit in stucco, with features of Rococo architecture and vernacular.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Esperança
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Rua Nossa Senhora da Esperança
7300-429, Portalegre
Church built in the 16th century, located near the former Franciscan convent. It consists of a nave, a chancel and a vestry. Highlight for the cruise in marble located in the churchyard and built in the 17th century.