Connects the small place of Amoreira to the city of Elvas. Has 8.5 kilometers long with 843 arches, more than five arcades and towers that rise up to 31 meters high, is considered the largest aqueduct of the Iberian peninsula. In 1498, the only source of drinking water in Elvas was the a well that […]
In the context of the Christian Reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula, this region was occupied by the forces of Portugal since the second decade of the century thirteenth century: Alfonso II (1211-1223) ordered its reconstruction in 1216. Under the reign of Sancho II (1223-1248), the castle is mentioned in the Charter of Settlement given the […]
The Dolmen of Tapadão (or Anta da Aldeia da Mata) is the second largest in Portugal. It constitutes a megalithic monument with more than five thousand years old. It stands out for its size and still in very good condition. Was classified as a National Monument in 1910. It consists of seven granite struts with […]
Considered to be one of the most important example of existing fortified monastery in the Iberian Peninsula. Nowadays is a charm hotel, belonging to Pousadas de Portugal. Built in 1356 by D. Álvaro Gonçalves Pereira, first Prior of Crato and father of Nuno Alvares Pereira, the Holy Constable. According to some historians was D.Nuno’ […]
