This tour takes you through the historical and architectural heritage of Vila Viçosa, from its convents and churches to the Paço Ducal and Castelo, from the Casas Nobres to the farms. All this wonderful heritage tells the story of this unique Vila Ducal not to be missed.
This tour takes you through the historical and architectural heritage of Vila Viçosa, from its convents and churches to the Paço Ducal and Castelo, from the Casas Nobres to the farms. All this wonderful heritage tells the story of this unique Vila Ducal not to be missed.
After a typical Alentejo lunch, we left for Elvas. The fortified border city, where you can admire the best examples, still extant, of military architecture and the biggest fort in the Iberian Peninsula. It is for these reasons considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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The guide will present the architectural heritage of this square (Paço Ducal, the equestrian statue of D. João IV, Igreja dos Agostinhos, Porta do Nó and Convento das Chagas de Cristo), highlighting the history of its construction and associated stories.
See the architectural style of this church, the history of its construction, and other curiosities.
Visit the Sanctuary of the Patroness of Portugal, and learn about its architectural style, the history of its construction, and its relevance in the history of Portugal.
The headquarters of the House of Bragança, before the construction of the Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa.
Walk along the medieval and bastonary walls that surround the historic center.
This aqueduct is 8.5 kilometers long, has 843 arches with more than five arcades, and towers that rise up to 31 meters high. It is considered the largest aqueduct in the Iberian Peninsula.
Ancient tower of the 12th century Islamic wall.
End your tour at the old Cathedral of Elvas, an example of Gothic and Manueline style in Alentejo.
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