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Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário
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Largo Nossa Senhora do Rosário
2830-318, Barreiro
Ancient hermitage of Saint Roque, it was donated to the Brotherhood of Our Lady of Rosário in 1736. Enlarged after the 1755 earthquake, it is composed of one sole nave that has a high altar with golden carvings.
Igreja Paroquial de Santa Cruz
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Praça de Santa Cruz
2830-323, Barreiro
A temple built in the 15th century, composed of one nave and five altars. On the lateral walls of the chancel there are two tile panels of the 1700s. The main body of the temple is covered by a frieze of tiles, also of the 1700s. It has a Renaissance portal with the sign of the Order of Santiago.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Graça de Palhais
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Largo Dom Paulo da Gama
2830-459, Palhais
A temple built by the citizens of Palhais at the end of the 15th century. It has a rectangular plan and two funerary chapels of the 1500s. The main part of the building is covered by 16th century tiles. Only the manuelin portico is classed.
Igreja da Misericórdia do Barreiro
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Praça de Santa Cruz
2830-323, Barreiro
Dated 1569, this small temple features a single nave covered with 18th century tiles. On the façade one can observe a Mannerist portal, which bears the name of Isabel Pires de Azambuja.
Escultura Metamorfose - 1993
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Parque da Cidade
2830, Barreiro
A granite sculpture by Vítor Ramos, composed of two pieces. It is located in a pleasant garden.
Escultura de Luís Lázaro Zamenhof
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Barreiro
2830, Barreiro
Simple sculpture honoring Dr. Lejzer Zamenhof, creator of Esperanto.
Estátua de Alfredo da Silva
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Jardim Municipal
2830, Barreiro
A bronze statue in a small lake that is a homage to Alfredo da Silva, one of the most important men of industry and finance, the responsible for the CUF group.
Estátua de Santo António
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Largo Egas Moniz
2835, Santo António da Charneca
A statue of Saint Anthony, located in the centre of a small lake.
Escultura de Catarina Eufémia
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Parque Catarina Eufémia
2830, Barreiro
A sculpture in a large garden, as a homage to Catarina Eufémia.
Escultura da CUF
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Rua 2
2830, Barreiro
A simple scultpure that alludes to the centenary of CUF, 1865-1965. It is about 2 metres tall and is located in the centre of a roundabout.