Private tour to Elvas World Heritage
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A tour through the historic center of Elvas that allows you to visit the main military and religious monuments of the city, classified as World Heritage, accompanied by official guides. Elvas at Sunset Tour
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/07/2023 - 10:04
A unique way to explore the beauties of Elvas and its monuments classified as World Heritage, after the hot hour, in the late afternoon, enjoying one of the most beautiful sunsets in Alentejo, on an exclusive route.Minimum of participants 2 pax Walking Tour in the Historic Center of Elvas
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/07/2023 - 09:58
A walk through the history and heritage of the historic center of Elvas, a world heritage city, with a friendly view and close to the visitor.Minimum 2 pax Smuggling Route - Walking Marvão Adventure
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A guided walk through the Natural Park of the Serra de São Mamede, Marvão. A unique natural and cultural experience of trekking through the villages of contraband, its rails and customs. Prior booking required! Check your experience already! Feel the spirit! 
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One of Portalegre's fabled seven convents, the Convento de São Bernardo is without doubt one of the loveliest buildings in the city. The convent features a mish-mash of architectural styles ranging from 16th century Manueline and Renaissance to 18th century Baroque.
Consecrated in 1572 the convent was built to house "maidens without dowry" who would serve as nuns.
It is well worth making the effort to look inside the convent. The corridors feature arches and beautiful 18th century azulejo panels depicting scenes from St...
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One of the first things you will see as you approach the small Alentejo city of Portalegre are the bell towers of the cathedral (Sé). Set on what is probably the highest point in the town it is visible from far and wide.
Built on the site of the church of Santa Maria do Castelo work on the cathedral began in 1556 by order of king D. João III. The cathedral was completed in 1575 with the laying of the final stone, the tip of the vault. The Sé de Portalegre was consecrated to Our Lady of the Assumption under the Diocese of Portalegre's first bishop, D. Julião de Alva.
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13th century castle overlooking the town. The castle is also home to the Núcleo Museológico do Castelo, a small museum of military exhibits
Portalegre, capital of the Alto Alentejo region. The building in the middle of the picture is the Se
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Looking out over the rooftops of the Alto Alentejo town of Portalegre.
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