Taking the narrow lane off the Rossio, to the right of the pillory, you pass a 14C gateway which marks the entrance to the old town with its Gothic and Manueline houses.

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 ..

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..

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.

Notice the beautiful Gothic colonnade which typifies this building, whose star-shaped vaults were rebuilt in the Manueline era. Queen Isabel of Aragon died here in 1336, and King Pedro I in 1367.

This museum, set up in a beautiful house opposite the keep, brings together pottery and Estremoz nativity figures in addition to religious art.

Access to the modern town is gained through a 17C gateway. There, you can visit the rural museum .

This small museum charts scenes from Alentejo life in the form of models of craft products and regional costumes.

This church, built in 1744 has a monumental Gothic chevet. Inside the building, whose entrance is heralded by a triumphant Manueline arch, you will notice some beautiful azulejos.