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Pórtico do Convento de São Francisco
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Rua da Sociedade
2890, São Francisco
A portico structure with three arches, ornamented with a set of tem tile panels of the 18th century, located atop the arches. In 1836, the convent of Saint Francis was bought and demolished. Only the entrance portico remains.
Fonte Nova da Calçada da Fonte Nova
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Calçada da Fonte Nova
7580, Alcácer do Sal (Santiago)
Drinking water. It is a fountain with a curved fronton.
Fontes do Chafariz de Alcácer do Sal
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Largo Professor Doutor Francisco Gentil
7580, Alcácer do Sal (Santiago)
A public fountain.
Igreja do Convento de São Francisco
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Travessa de Frades
7580-110, Alcácer do Sal
Founded in 1524, this church has a Renaissance portico. Initially, this temple had only one nave but later the Chapel of the Eleven Thousand Virgins was added, in white marble an covered by white and green tiles.
Estação Arqueológica de Alcácer do Sal
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Rua das Torres
7580, Alcácer do Sal
Archaeological vestiges located in an orchard.
Igreja e Convento de Santo António / Igreja e Convento dos Frades
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Santa Maria do Castelo
7580, Alcácer do Sal
A convent founded in 1524, witha church in the Classic style. At the entrance, one should note the Renaissance style. The dome is also in the Renaissance style.
Fortim da Areosa / Fortim da Vinha
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Rua de São Tomé e Príncipe
4900-052, Viana do Castelo
A small defensive fortress, with a poligonal plan, that was part of the system of the protection of the coast.
Edifício dos Correios, Telégrafos e Telefones
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Avenida dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra, 323
4900-563, Viana do Castelo
Forte de Paçô
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Avenida do Forte
4900-280, Viana do Castelo
A fortress located on the beach, just a few metres away from the sea. Rebuilt in the 17th century ath the time of the Restoration Wars, it played an important role during Napoleon's invasions. It was part of the defence line in the Lima river banks and by the Atlantic Ocean.