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Edificio das Oficinas Gerais do Caminho de Ferro
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Rua Miguel Pais
2830-356, Barreiro
A large building of 1864 where the CP (train company) main ateliers function. Until 1933 it was the main river station of the CP, where the trains arrived and from here the connection by sailsboat to Lisbon was made. It has an imposing main façade, an old clock and a plaque that shows its construction date. It is currently a hangar where the trains are repaired.
Mausoléu Alfredo da Silva
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Parque Empresarial Quimiparque
2830, Barreiro
A mausoluem where Alfredo da Silva lies, built in 1944. Grandiose, it was planned by the architect Luís Cristino da Silva and has bas-reliefs by Leopoldo de Almeida. Built in stone, it is of the arabic type and has a small chapel and a wall in half circle.
Estátua do Padre Abílio da Silva Mendes
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Praça de Santa Cruz
2830, Barreiro
A simple homage to Father Abílio da Silva Mendes by the population of Barreiro.
Fonte no Lavradio
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Rua Miguel Bombarda
2835, Lavradio
Dating back to 1937, two metres tall, this fountain isn't functioning currently. It is located in a garden area.
Fonte na Praça São Francisco Xavier
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Praça São Francisco Xavier
2830, Barreiro
A forged iron fountain, about two metres tall, with two platforms. It is located in a pleasant garden.
Monumento ao 25 de Abril
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Alameda Ary dos Santos
2835, Lavradio
A monument as a reminder of the revolution of April 25, 1974.
Obelisco no Alto do Seixalinho
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Alto do Seixalinho
2830, Barreiro
Stone column with about 4 feet tall to introduce the phrase "Men men, headquarters of Pope Paul VI.
Painel de Azulejos da Rua José Relvas
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Rua José Relvas
2830, Barreiro
A hand painted tile panel where one can see an old sailsboat on the Tejo river.
Painel de Azulejos / Sete Portais
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Telha
2830, Barreiro
Old tile Panel, dating from 1963, with an image of Nossa Senhora do Rosário do Barreiro. Currently this Panel is in poor condition.
Portal da Ermida de São Sebastião
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Rua Serpa Pinto
2830, Barreiro
A manuelin portal of the old Saint Sebastian hermitage, built in the 15th century. After the demolition of the temple in 1932, the portal was placed in a building of civilian architecture.