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Estremoz : Michelin's recommendations
On arriving from the south, you find the old town perched on the hill above the modern white town. It is a pleasant town surrounded by Vauban ramparts and dominated by a medieval castle and is also an important pottery centre whose fame goes back to the 16C. On Saturday mornings, in the main square (Rossio) you will see many pottery stalls... The town is equally famous for its naïve earthenware figurines in lively colours.
Tourist attractions Estremoz : Things to see and do
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Keep
Largo D. Dinis P - 7100 Estremoz
The keep now houses one of Portugal's most famous pousadas. Built in 13C, it is crowned by pyramid-shaped merlons, and its upper section is flanked by balconies and corbels. On the second floor, you will notice a beautiful octagonal room, brightened ..
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Capela da Rainha Israel
Largo Dom Dinis P - 7100 Estremoz
The walls of this chapel are covered with beautiful azulejos representing scenes from the life of the Queen Isabel of Aragon, wife of King Dinis. Note the scene of the Miracle of the Roses - when surprised by the King whilst carrying bread to the poo..
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Santa Maria church
Largo Dom Dinis P - 7100 Estremoz
Situated in the upper town, this 16C church has a square layout The church was once part of the old citadel, and now harbours some early Portuguese paintings in addition to an attractive marble basin.
