Attractions in Vila Vicosa - Portugal

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Archaeology Museum, The

The Archaeology Museum was inaugurated in May 1999. It is housed in...

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Castle

The castle of Vila Viçosa is a grand and imposing monument. The...

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Coach Museum, The

The Coach Museum is an outstanding exhibition of royal carriages through the...

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Ducal Palace, The

The former residence of the Dukes of Braganza was started in 1501...

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Duchess Pantheon

On the south side of the Terreiro do Paço (Palace Square) is...

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Duke Pantheon

The Agostinhos in the Terreiro do Paço (Palace Square), is an Augustinian...

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House of Braganza Historical Archive

Worthy of a visit in its own right, the former Bishop’s Palace...

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Hunting Museum, The

The Hunting Museum is found in the Vila Viçosa Castle. It is...

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Igreja Santo António

Of the numerous churches in Vila Viçosa, all of which are of...

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Knot Door, The

The famous and delicate "Porta dos Nós" (Knot Door) symbolises the aristocratic...

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Marble Museum, The

Vila Viçosa is known as the Marble capital of Portugal and this...

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Misericórdia Church

The Misericórdia Church is found in the centre of the town, next...

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Museum Casa de Bragança

The Palace of Vila Viçosa was built in the 16th century, on...

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Musical Archive Museum

The Musical Archive Museum holds a valuable musical archive made up of...

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Nossa Senhora da Lapa

The Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Lapa was founded by the Carmelites...

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Our Lady of the Conception

The Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, which was originally called Santa...

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Palace Treasure, The

The most important piece in the Palace Treasure Museum is the Cruz...

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Pillory, The

Halfway along the Avenida dos Duques de Bragança leading from Agostinhos to...

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Royal Park, The

Cosine de Médicis, more than 300 years ago, called the Royal Park...

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Sacred Art Museum, The

The Sacred Art Museum (D. Manuel Mendes da Conceição Santos Museu) is...

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Saint Bartholomew

The 17th century church of São João Evangelista (serving the parish of...

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São João Baptista

Vila Viçosa has many churches of great historical and artistic interest which...

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Vila Viçosa

Situated in one of the most fertile regions in the south of...

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Weaponry Museum

The Weaponry Museum, housed in the castle, was inaugurated in June 1992...

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