Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Elvas, Portugal
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2.5 km
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 ElvasSight 1: Muralha Fernandina
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.
Sight 2: Igreja de São Domingos
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.
Sight 3: Museu Municipal da Fotografia João Carpinteiro
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)
Sight 4: Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Elvas
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
Sight 5: Igreja da Misericórdia
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".
Sight 6: Parque do Santuário do Senhor Jesus da Piedade
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.
Sight 7: Santuário do Senhor Jesus da Piedade
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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