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MonumentsChafariz da EsperançaConsidered to be one of the finest public fountains in Lisbon. Built in the eighteenth century, as part of the Aguas Livres system, designed by Carlos Mardel.
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MonumentsChafariz da JunqueiraDated from 1821, this fountain is coloured azulejo tile panels on the surrounding wall and benches. An armillary sphere bearing the royal arms.It is attributed to the architect Honorato J. C. Macedo.
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MonumentsChafariz da Praça do GiraldoPublic fountain built in 1571 in white marble with a bronze crown. According to tradition, the eight grotesques correspond to the eight streets which lead to the square. Dates from the sixteenth century. The work of Afonso Alvares.
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MonumentsChafariz das Janelas VerdesPublic fountain designed by the sculptor Antonio Machado, topped by sculptures representing Venus and Cupid.Part of the city water system (Águas Livres), it is dated from 1755, it is na engineering work carried out under the instructions of Reinaldo (...)
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MonumentsChafariz das Portas de MouraFountain of Portas in MouraThe Fountain of Portas was commissioned by the Cardinal D. Henrique in 1556.
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MonumentsChafariz de Borba ou Fonte das BicasThe Fonte das Bicas is considered to be the most remarkable civil monument in Borba. Located in the Praça da República, it was built at the initiative of the Municipal Council to mark the royal visit to the town by D. Maria I and D. Pedro III, in (...)
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Museums and PalacesChalet da Condessa d´EdlaChalet of the Countess of EdlaAfter major restoration works in the wake of a fire that partially destroyed it, this building was opened to the public. It preserves the memory of one of the great love stories of Portuguese history and is included in (...)
Telephone: +351 21 923 73 00
Fax: +351 21 923 73 50
E-mail: info@parquesdesintra.pt
Website: http://www.parquesdesintra.pt
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Museums and PalacesCIBA - Centro de Interpretação da Batalha de AljubarrotaThe Battle of Aljubarrota Interpretation Centre (CIBA) is a project that has been developed by the Fundação da Batalha de Aljubarrota in order to protect and enhance the heritage of the Military Camp of São Jorge.Located in the village of São Jorge, (...)
Telephone: +351 244 480 060
E-mail: info.geral@fundacao-aljubarrota.pt
Website: http://www.fundacao-aljubarrota.pthttps://visite.portodemos.pt
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MonumentsCidadela de Cascais - Forte de Nossa Senhora da Luz e TorreInside the walls is the chapel of Nossa Senhora da Vitória, whose chancel is lined with panels of 17C azulejos depicting scenes from the Bible. It is covered by tunnel vaulting decorated with 17C paintings.
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Museums and PalacesCIFA - Centro Interpretativo da Fortificação Abaluartada
Telephone: +351 268 680 319
E-mail: turismo@cm-campo-maior.pt
Website: https://campomaior.pt/centro-interpretativo-da-fortificacao- (...)