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   Convento de São Gonçalo

   The beautiful monument that today stands proudly overlooking the river Tâmega was first begun in 1540 at the orders of the king D. João III.One of the most notable features on the side of the church overlooking a small but attractive square is a (...)

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   Monuments

   Convento de São Miguel - Óbidos

   The Convento de São Miguel das Gaeiras, a Franciscan monastery, was founded by Prince Henry the Navigator, the son of Dom Manuel I, in 1569, and transferred to its current site in 1602.Today, it displays signs of having been harmoniously restored to (...)

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   Convento dos Capuchos

   The convento dos Capuchos (Franciscan/Capuchin convent) was built in the 16th century with structural and ornamental alterations made in the 18th century due to the damage caused by the 1755 earthquake. The convent was home to the hooded friars of (...)
   
   Telephone: +351 21 290 00 56
   Fax: +351 21 290 55 11

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   Convento dos Capuchos - Sintra

   Capuchos Convent, also known as Santa Cruz or the Cork Convent, was built in 1560 by Dom Álvaro de Castro, in fulfilment of a vow by his father, Dom João de Castro, who was Viceroy of India. Its tiny cells, little chapel, refectory and other (...)
   
   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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   Convento dos Cardaes

   Founded in 1681, the Convento da Conceição dos Cardaes is one of the main examples of the so-called national style, the Portuguese interpretation of the baroque style, in which the simplicity of the architecture contrasts with the decorative wealth (...)
   
   Telephone: +351 213 427 525
   Website: https://www.conventodoscardaes.com/
   

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   Convento e Capela de Nossa Senhora da Esperança

   Convent and Chapel of Nossa Senhora da EsperançaIntimately connected to the worship of Santo Cristo dos Milagres, the convent and Chapel were built in 1545. Subsequent alterations were made, including the curious quadrangular tower with various (...)
   
   Telephone: +351 296 284 453
   Fax: +351 296 283 801

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   Convento e Igreja da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco - Faro

   Convent and Church of the Ordem Terceira de São Francisco (Tertiary Order of Saint Francis) The construction of the primitive church was begun towards the end of the 17th century. It was too small for the number of faithful and underwent enlargement (...)

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   Convento e Igreja de São Francisco

   Convent and Church of São FranciscoThe Convent of São Francisco de Vila do Porto was first erected in 1607, but was destroyed by corsairs, nine years after its foundation. It was rebuilt in 1725 and subject to expansion works in 1822.The Church (...)

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   Monuments

   Convento e Igreja de São Gonçalo

   Convent and Church of São GonçaloThe Convent of São Gonçalo was the first convent to be built in Angra do Heroísmo, and constitutes the largest set of convent buildings in the city. It was founded in 1545, but was subsequently remodelled.The Church (...)

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    Archaeology

    Cromeleque do Xerez

    Megalithic Monuments of Xerez The cromlech of Xerez is interesting for its square shape: at the centre the larger menhir rounded by small monoliths. The reconstitution of the cromlech was possible after some research since the monoliths were spread (...)
    
    Telephone: +351 266 508 052
    E-mail: turismo@cm-reguengos-monsaraz.pt
    Website: https://www.cm-reguengos-monsaraz.pt/locais/cromeleque-do-xe (...)
    

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