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Busto de José Xavier Mousinho da Silveira
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Largo Mousinho da Silveira
6040, Margem
Bust erected in a square with the same name that intends to pay homage to this lawyer, statesman and liberal that he ended up becoming an inescapable figure in the history of Portugal. He is buried in the cemetery of the parish, according to his will, expressed in her will.
Cruzeiro de Gavião
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Alameda 25 de Abril
6040, Gavião
Cruise in stone, with three quadrangular steps, surmounted by a cross of Christ simple, without ornaments.
Fonte da Lameira
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Rua do Frade
6040, Atalaia
This fountain dates from 1875, was commissioned by the municipality of Gavião and intended to be a source of water supply of the population, especially in times of drought. It is said that also served as a meeting point for couples in love, since the girls came to fetch water with the pitcher in the head and their suitors there were waiting.
Fonte Velha de Gavião
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Gavião
6040, Gavião
Source built in 1919, as can be read on the tombstone marble top. The table below gives an account of a reopening this source in 1998, by the Civil Governor of the District of Portalegre, John Chicken Barreto. It has a circular shape, with two perfect round arches and a shot of blue color.
Cruzeiro de Cabeço de Vide
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Largo do Espírito Santo
7460, Cabeço de Vide
Column composed of curved lines base, shaft and capital with cylindrical bezels. The cross has arms wide and bears, on the other hand, the image of Christ, and, on the other, a Pietà. The cross is superimposed by a dove symbolizing the Holy Spirit.
Pelourinho de Fronteira
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Praça do Município
7460, Fronteira
Rebuilt on the 20th century in accordance to its primitive form, this is a pillory with octagonal base and shaft. From the middle of the shaft upwards, the column is twisted. The capital is polygonal and finishes in a semi-sphere.
Antiga Igreja e Hospital da Misericórdia
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Rua José da Gama Caldeira de Castelo Branco
7430, Crato
Monument of religious and hospital type. The Church consists of nave, chancel and vestry. The façade is preceded by a flight of stairs circular. The closures are in granite, but you can see 2 friezes in yellow. Within the Baroque decor highlight and Rococo ceiling murals and the room of the consistory. Today, the part corresponding to the hospital is occupied by administrative offices.
Igreja da Misericórdia / Capela do Espírito Santo
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Largo do Espírito Santo
7430, Gáfete
Architecture of religious type, composed of narthex, nave, chancel, vestry, sanitary installation and a Division wide parallel to the nave of the Church. The facade is of simple lines, with some shots in granite and other yellow and the Bell Tower, also added in the 18th century. A small reminder to the main altarpiece with 18th-century painting from the center that dates back to the 18th century
Penedo Gordo
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Penedo Gordo
7430, Monte da Pedra
Monument of middle corridor, with traces of TUMULUS. The camera has 9 mainstays, with about 3, 30 m long and 2, 70 m wide. The Hall, with about 3 m, consists of 4 Struts on each side. Not found any fragment of the lid of the dolmen.