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04 N.ª Sr.ª do Monte Chapel (M.N.)05 St.ª Clara Church (M.N.)07 Eugénio Silva Palace / Town Hall (I.I.P.)08 S. Francisco Convent (M.N.)10 Alcôrce Bridge (I.I.P.)11 City Market (I.I.P.)13 Palhais Water Fountain (I.I.P.)14 Palace of Justice (I.I.M.)15 Figueiras Water Fountain (M.N.)16 N.ª Sr.ª da Piedade Church (I.I.P.)17 N.ª Sr.ª da Conceição Church (Seminary) (M.N.)18 Manueline Window (I.I.P.)24 St.ª Cruz Church (I.I.P.)

28 S. Nicolau Church (M.N.)29 N.ª Sr.ª de Marvila Church (M.N.)31 St.ª Iria Church (I.I.P.)32 Misericórdia Church (M.N.)33 Renaissance Window36 St.ª Iria Monument37 Renaissance Balcony (I.I.P.)39 N.ª Sr.ª da Graça Church (M.N.)40 S. Tiago Gateway (I.I.P.)45 Sta. Maria de Alcáçova Church (I.I.P.)46 Hospital de Jesus Cristo Church (M.N.)47 St.º Estevão Church / Sanctuary of the Most Holy Miracle (M.N.)48 Roman Ruins51 Miracle Hermitage

Cabaças Tower / Time Museum (N.M.)

S. João de Alporão Church / Archaeology and Medieval Arts Museum (N.M.)

Bernardo Santareno Reading Room / Internet area @

GARDENS

S. Bento Garden / BelvedereRepública GardenRibeira Leisure Park

Liberdade GardenPorta do Sol Garden / Belvedere

THEATRES AND CULTURAL CENTRES

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Railway Station – CPSantarém Town HallTourism Office Voluntary fire-brigade

District ArchivePSP – Public Security PoliceGNR – Republican National Guard Rodoviária do Tejo (Bus station)

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MUSEUMS

LIBRARIES

City Library

“Fórum Mário Viegas” Cultural Centre

Brasil House / Pedro Álvares Cabral

Taborda Theatre / Scalabitano

Cultural Circle

Sá da Bandeira Theatre

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5 - St.ª Clara Church: Constructed in the middle of the 13th century, it is a characteristic example of mendicant Gothic architecture. Illumination is achieved through a rose-window and by various chinks and windows.

8 – S. Francisco Convent: Built around 1242 in Gothic style, the building suffered several changes and additions through the centuries, standing out the Upper Choir which lodged the tomb of King D. Fernando (14th century). Damaged by the earthquake of 1755 and later occupied by the army, the convent was reopened in 2009, after repair works in its interior.

11 - City Market: Dated 1930 and designed by Cassiano Branco. In addition to the architectural language of the building, a notable set of tiled panels stand out on the exterior.

15 - Figueiras Water Fountain: Important example of gothic, civil architecture, representative of public works in the 13th/14th centuries. The ribbed dome displays crests with royal arms (D. Afonso IV or D. Dinis) and those of the municipality.

16 - N.ª Sr.ª da Piedade Church: Built in the second half of the 17th century to commemorate the victory (attributed to the Virgin of Piedade) of the Portuguese over the Spanish in the Battle of Ameixial, during the Wars of the Independence’s Restoration.

17 - N.ª Sr.ª da Conceição Church (Seminary): Built in the centuries 17th/18th, over the ruins of the Royal Palace. In its Baroque interior stand out marble works, gilded wood carvings and paintings on the ceilings of the chancel and the nave. It is currently the Main Cathedral in Santarém.

24 – Santa Cruz Church: Located in Ribeira de Santarém, ancient riverside neighbourhood, this church was built in the mid-13th century in Gothic style, though elements from other architectonic styles were added, namely in the Renaissance and Baroque periods.

26 - Cabaças Tower / Time Museum: Formerly an ancient tower from the walled area that was adapted to a clock-tower in the 15th century. Nowadays it holds in a museum dedicated to the evocation and interpretation of Time by Man.

29 - N.ª Sr.ª de Marvila Church: Inside we are surprised by the glazed tiles from the 17th century (which gave it the epithet of “cathedral of the 17th century tiles” in Portugal).

30 - S. João de Alporão Church / Archaeology and Medieval Arts Museum: Built in the 12th century, during the Christian Reconquest. It is a testimony to the Romanesque, whose chancel, doorway, rose-window and oculus on the triumphal arch deserve the attention of every visitor.

32 - Misericórdia Church: Architectural example

from the late Renaissance in Santarém with Tuscan columns decorated with grotesque elements. The post-earthquake renovation of the façade, after 1755, reflects the influences of Baroque.

34 - Brasil House: 18th century building erected over the quarters possibly belonging to the family of Pedro Álvares Cabral. In 1996 it became a type of museum dedicated to Santarem’s connections with the discoveries, and especially with Brazil.

39 - N.ª Sr.ª da Graça Church: Built in the centuries 14th/15th this church is the most beautiful example of Gothic architecture in Santarém. In the harmonious façade the portico stands out, along with an unusual and flamboyant rose-window. Important tombs can be found inside, namely that of Pedro Álvares Cabral (who discovered Brazil) and the one of D. Pedro de Meneses (1st General Consul of Ceuta).

43 – Passos Canavarro Museum: Achieved in 1841 by the politician Passos Manuel and immortalized by the writer Almeida Garrett in the book “Viagens na Minha Terra”. The house displays a rich collection composed of paintings, furniture, porcelain and other objects related to the connection of Pedro Canavarro with Japan and the East. (Visits subject to booking Phone: 243 325 709).

44 - Anselmo Braamcamp Freire Museum: Installed in the ancient palace of the Barões de Almeirim. The museum has a very worthwhile collection of artistic and bibliographical displays.

46 - Hospital de Jesus Christo Church: Constructed in the 17th/18th centuries, in the interior the gilded wood carvings on the altars, the painting of the altarpiece, the tiled covering and the fresco painting of the ceilings are notable.

47 - Stº. Estevão Church / Sanctuary of the Holy Miracle: Rebuilt in the 16th century, the interior is a notable example of the Renaissance blueprint. The Tabernacle can be found in the chancel, containing the relic of the Most Holy Miracle (13th century).

49 - Porta do Sol Garden: Considered to be the most beautiful belvedere and one of the main tourist attractions of the city. Located in the place of Santarem’s old Fortress, of which a walled structure and the Porta do Sol (one of the wall’s doors) remain.

50 – USCI –Urbi Scallabis Interpretation Centre: This museum presents archaeological remains and other historical objects, from the Prehistory up to the Contemporary period.

55 - Professor Doutor Joaquim Veríssimo Serrão Investigation Centre: Space that provides a collection of documents and books endowed by the researcher. Its main goal is supporting several areas of scientific knowledge.

1 – Vale de Meios Footprints: In the heart of the Nature Park of Serra de Aire e Candeeiros one can find in the quarry several tracks with footprints of dinosaurs “teropods” (dinosaur carnivores) and at least two lanes of “sauropods” (herbivores). (Visits subject to booking - cell: 966 599 867 / Tel.: 243 400 630 / pnsacvisitas@gmail.com)2 –Subterranean Interpretation Centre of the Cave of Algar do Pena: In the deep Naturae Park of Serras de Aire e Candeeiros, these amazing caves can be found, being considered as one of the largest subterranean areas in the country. At almost 50 metres below the surface, the view becomes a spectacle of lights and varied, unusual forms through the amazing stalagmites. (Visits subject to booking - cell: 966 599 867 / Tel.: 243 400 630 / pnsacvisitas@gmail.com)3 - Alcanede Castle (I.I.P.): Construction of probably Arab origin, located on the high hillrock. Rebuilt after an earthquake in 1531. On the main door there is an interesting sculpture of a heraldic character, showing three castles and an eagle inside a panel.4 - Quinta da Ribeirinha: A space that integrates a pleasant traditional restaurant (installed in an ancient oil press) and a selling point for typical products of the region, from artisans to food and wine. (Tel.: 243 428 200)5 - Quinta de Vale de Lobos (I.I.P.): Former residence of the historian, politician and romanticist Alexandre Herculano, whose activity is still linked to the production of virgin olive oil in Portugal. (Visits subject to booking - Tel.: 243 429 264)6 - Adega Cooperativa de Alcanhões: Producers of well-known Tejo wines Cardeal Dom Guilherme, Terras do Paço and Adiafa, where you can enjoy and purchase these delicious nectars. (Tel.: 243 429 151)7 - Swimming pool Leisure Center: A fun sports centre where you can enjoy happy moments resting, being together or keeping fit. It has a covered swimming pool, wave pool, slides, restaurant and gymnasium.8 - Ribeira de Santarém: A little village linked to fluvial traffic that formerly made the port of Ribatejo. Houses, narrow streets and alleys, along with several monuments (Church of Sta. Cruz and Fountain of Palhais). At the banks of the Tejo River the monument to Santa Iria perpetuates the memory of the appearance of the tomb of the Saint to the Queen Santa Isabel and to King D. Dinis.9 - Almoster Convent (M.N.): Gothic building founded in the 13th century. Magnificent interior covered with polychrome tiles from the 17th century. Notable carving work, painting, frescos, altars and large sculptures.10 – Aerodrome: Space located nearby the city, providing a variety of activities that allow the visitors enjoying their leisure time on a different manner, meeting nature and adrenaline. 11 - Caneiras: Visiting this riverside settlement with typical houses supported on wooden pillars allow us to meet the culture of "avieiros" (fishermen that used to come fishing in the river on winter) while taking a beautiful promenade through the fields of the Tejo River.

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The foundation of the city of Santarém takes you back to Greek-Roman and Christian mythology, recognizing the mythic origins of the names Habis and Irene. The first documented signs of human occupation date back to the 8th century B.C. The population of the village had collaborated with Roman colonizers when they arrived in 138 B.C. and gave it the name Scallabis. During this period it became the main trade emporium of Middle Tejo and one of the most important administrative centres of the Lusitânia province. During the four centuries of Islamic occupation

that followed, the city saw its strategic military

role reborn along with its cultural and artistic role, as some of the most important poets and trouba-dours from the Arab world were living there. The King Afonso VI of Lion gave the city its first charter in 1095. Conquered again, in 1147, by D. Afonso Henriques, the city was given a new charter in 1179. During the 14th and 15th centuries the courtly

atmosphere of the city gave it cultural fame. There were many important troubadours and minstrels, some of whom were natives of Santarém. The earthquake of 1755 destroyed a large part of the most notable heritage of the city, especially

churches and convents. This happened again with the French invasions and the Peninsular War. Santarém took on a fundamental strategic-military role but saw a big part of its most significant heritage destroyed and plundered by the vandal-ism of the invaders. Similar to other walled cities, Santarém's Histori-

cal Centre is made up of a network of narrow, winding streets. Streets that show up unexpected colours and features, alley-ways, arches, paved streets and little steps adapted to the ups and downs of the plateau and hillside. Exploring the city, porticos and rose-windows, arcades and

dormer-windows, decorative elements with ogival features, windows from the time of King Manuel I, renaissance corners, small escutcheons from the time of King Alfonso V, towers and domes, all reveal an urban nucleus where civil and religious elements co-habitated and intertwined. The innumerable and beautiful examples of gothic art gave the city the name 'The Gothic Capital". Here archaeologists, historians, artists or the simple passer-by can not fail to be enraptured.

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EventsMarch: City Festivities / São José Festivity; “Magusto” Gastronomic Festival;April: Celebrations of the 25th of April 1974; Gastronomic Festival of the RiverMay: Expo HuntingJune: National Fair of Agriculture July: Tuning National Meeting

August: “Tomato, Olive-oil and Garlic” Gastronomic Festival September: Celestino Graça International Folklore FestivalOctober: Gastronomy National FestivalNovember: “Bernardo Santareno” Gala; Bike Portugal Festival; Swimming-Pool and Leisure International Fair; Child ExpoDecember: New Year’s Eve Celebrations

Other events along the yearLocal Festivities of the Municipality; Classic Music Concerts in the Cathedral: Exhibitions at Brasil House; Music, theatre and dancing shows at Sá da Bandeira Theatre; Organ Cycle (November to April).

HandicraftColoured rush and wicker baskets, bulrush furniture, pottery pieces, leather artefacts, stone and wooden sculptures, glazed earthenware, delicate needlework and colourful patchwork blankets.

Traditional Sweets Celestes of Sta. Clara Convent, Arrepiados of Almoster Monastery, Pampilhos, Queijinhos do

Santarém is a book of stone where the most interesting and most poetic part of our chronicles is written" (Almeida Garrett)

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A Nossa Casa (T.R.)R. Maria do Rosário Tainha2025-452 Azóia de CimaTlf: 243 479 118

Casa Pátio das Oliveiras (T.R.)Travessa do Lagar Velho, nº7Valverde | 2025-240 Alcanedeluciano.vitorino@gmail.comTlf: 243 400 701

Hospedaria Quinta do Mocho2005-465 Santarémwww.quintadomochosantarem.comquintadomocho.santarem@gmail.comTlf: 243 359 450

Hotel do Prado (***)A1, (Área de Serviço da BP), 2001-701PernesTlf: 243 440 302hotel.prado@mail.eurest.pt

Moradia Turística “o Lagar”Rua das Quebradas, nº1 Atalaia2025-451 Azóia de CimaTlm: 913497929www.lagarrelax.eufhu@lagarrelax.eu

Hotel Rural AmiribatejoRua Dr. António Maria Galhordas, nº 40

2025-333 Amiais de Baixohttp://hotelamiribatejo.no.sapo.pthotelamiribatejo@sapo.ptTlf: 249 870 339

Quinta da Cabrita – Casa de CampoCortelo | 2025-014 Várzea www.grupodocadesanto.comquintacabrita@sapo.ptTlf: 243 351 239 / 910 654 263

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