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Museums and PalacesSolar dos PinheirosSituated in the historic centre, quite close to the parish church, this old 15th-century house is one of the rare examples of mediaeval civil architecture still to be found in Portugal.Enjoying a privileged view over the river, it was built in 1448 (...)
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ArchaeologyTemplo romano de ÉvoraThe Roman Temple, over 2000 years old, is the ex-libris monument of Évora and is one of the most important historic ruins in the country.The Roman temple in Évora was built in the first century, during the time of Caesar Augustus. It has a long (...)
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ArchaeologyTemplo Romano de ScalabisRoman Temple of ScalabisSome Roman remains were found in the course of work being undertaken for the rebuilding of a palace in the Largo da Alcáçova. These are in fact the podium of a Roman temple, a square structure measuring roughly 15 metres. The (...)
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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.
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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.