Overlooking the Tagus, the former headquarters of the military order of Alcántara, built in the 16C, has now been restored. The church contains abundant decorations (stars on the vaults), a gothic patio and outside, an elegant Renaissanc gallery with..

This magnificent work of art was built under Trajan in 106AD using large blocks of granite and no cement. It is 194 m long and the height of the central arch reaches 70 m, protecting it from the very highest tides. The little temple built at one of t..