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MonumentsSeminário Maior de CoimbraIn the Upper part of Coimbra, near the Botanical Garden, we find one of the most impressive presences of Italian art in Portugal, with more than 250 years of history: you can see the cracks of the earthquake of 1755, the traces of the First French (...)
Telephone: +351 239 792 340
E-mail: seminariomaiordecoimbra@gmail.com; reservas@grupogala.pt
Website: http://www.seminariomaiordecoimbra.com/
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MonumentsSé Nova de CoimbraThe first Jesuit college.The College of Eleven Thousand Virgins was built in 1598 near the University of Coimbra by the Company of Jesus, which had been in the city since 1541. Work progressed slowly and the church was only inaugurated in 1698. The (...)
Telephone: +351 239 823 138
E-mail: senovacoimbra@gmail.com
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MonumentsSé Velha de CoimbraWhere the second king of Portugal was crowned.Coimbra (Aeminium, in Roman times) is an Episcopal seat since the 5th century, succeeding neighbouring Conímbriga. Despite its long history, there is no mention of a cathedral until the construction of (...)
Telephone: +351 239 825 273
Fax: +351 239 825 273
E-mail: igrejasevelha@gmail.com
Website: http://sevelha-coimbra.org/
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MonumentsTorre, Capela ou Ermida de São Miguel-O-AnjoA sixteenth century construction on a rocky island in the river, designated a building of public interest and located in a Special Conservation Area. On the inside the building is octagonal, with three niches in the wall facing the river. The chapel (...)
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MonumentsTorre ameadaBattlemented TowerThe Battlemented Tower of Aguiar da Beira was built in the 15th century and is listed as a National Monument. It is constituted by various floors, including several architectural and decorative elements, in particular the cannon (...)
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MonumentsTorreão das Portas da CidadeAn old and imposing watch tower, previously part of the city walls.
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MonumentsTorre da CadeiaDating from the sixteenth century, this is a rectangular tower built in granite blocks, without crenellations, belonging to the Arronches Fortress.
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MonumentsTorre da CadeiaClassified as a building of public interest, this stone tower dating from 1506, built on a square plan, has rounded battlements.
Telephone: +351 236 552 178
Fax: +351 236 552 596
E-mail: turismo@cm-figueirodosvinhos.pt
Website: http://turismo@cm-figueirodosvinhos.pt
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MonumentsTorre da CidadeRectangular tower with three storeys, with an ogee door on the north side. Probably the keep belonging to the city walls built by King Ferdinand. Rebuilt in 1941.
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MonumentsTorre da FusetaFuseta TowerFuseta Tower offers a splendid view over the Ria Formosa area and the chain of sandy islands of Tavira, Armona, Culatra and Farol.
