Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Elvas, Portugal

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Number of sights 7 sights
Distance 2.5 km
Ascend 68 m
Descend 75 m

Experience Elvas in Portugal in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in ElvasIndividual Sights in Elvas

Sight 1: Muralha Fernandina

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The Castle of Elvas is a medieval military fortification in Portugal, in the civil parish of Alcáçova, municipality of Elvas, part of a first line of defense in the Portuguese Alentejo, in conjunction with the military forts of Ouguela, Campo Maior, Olivença and Juromenha.

Wikipedia: Castle of Elvas (EN)

107 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 2: Igreja de São Domingos

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The Church of São Domingos de Elvas, also known as the Convent of São Domingos, Church of the Dominicans or Convent of Our Lady of the Martyrs, is located in the parish of Assunção, Ajuda, Salvador and Santo Ildefonso in the Alentejo city of Elvas, Portugal.

Wikipedia: Igreja de São Domingos (Elvas) (PT)

246 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 3: Museu Municipal da Fotografia João Carpinteiro

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The João Carpinteiro Municipal Museum of Photography is a photography museum located in the Portuguese city of Elvas in the district of Portalegre.

Wikipedia: Museu Municipal de Fotografia João Carpinteiro (PT)

400 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 4: Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Elvas

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The Museum of Contemporary Art of Elvas (MACE) is a Portuguese contemporary art museum opened on July 6, 2007, located in the city of Elvas.

Wikipedia: Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Elvas (PT), Website, Opening Hours

26 meters / 0 minutes

Sight 5: Igreja da Misericórdia

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The Church of Mercy, known since its construction as the Church and Hospital of the Holy House of Mercy of Elvas, is a temple of the Catholic Church located in the border city of Elvas in the "Largo da Misericórdia".

Wikipedia: Iglesia_de_la_Misericordia_(Elvas) (ES)

1614 meters / 19 minutes

Sight 6: Parque do Santuário do Senhor Jesus da Piedade

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The Sanctuary of Senhor Jesus da Piedade, or Church of Senhor Jesus da Piedade, is a Christian church-shrine in honor of Senhor Jesus da Piedade, located in the city of which he is patron, the city of Elvas, in Portugal.

Wikipedia: Santuário do Senhor Jesus da Piedade (PT)

108 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 7: Santuário do Senhor Jesus da Piedade

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The Sanctuary of Senhor Jesus da Piedade, or Church of Senhor Jesus da Piedade, is a Christian church-shrine in honor of Senhor Jesus da Piedade, located in the city of which he is patron, the city of Elvas, in Portugal.

Wikipedia: Santuário_do_Senhor_Jesus_da_Piedade (PT), Heritage Website Sipa, Heritage Website

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