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Impressive aqueduct in Portalegre

It connects the town of Amoreira to the city of Elvas. With a length of 8.5 kilometres, 843 arches with more than five arcades and towers that rise to 31 metres in height, it is considered the largest aqueduct in the Iberian Peninsula. It has been classified as a National Monument since 1910 and is part of the site called the Border and Garrison Town of Elvas and its Fortifications, classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 2012. (Source: Wikipedia)

Here the wide, compact dirt road passes under a suggestive arched bridge that looks like it has its age.

This sanctuary is located in an elevated position that offers spectacular views of the city of Porto, the Douro River and the Atlantic Ocean. It is an important place of pilgrimage and devotion for the local community. In addition to its religious significance, the site is highly regarded for its viewpoint.

Here you can pedal in complete tranquility on a quiet dirt road and nearby there are also a couple of small water basins.

This is a typical rural building in Alentejo, consisting of: narthex, nave, chancel, baptistery and sacristy. Inside, in the chancel, you can see a mural painting of musicians with angels in female costumes and tiles, the latter of which were replaced during the restoration work in 1996, as was the case with the flooring.

This is a typical Alentejo rurality construction, consisting of: narthex, nave, chancel, baptistery and sacristy. Inside, the chancel, one can see a mural musicians with angels in female attire and tiles, the latter, replaced during the restoration, in 1996, as happened with the pavement.

Segovia is not the only city on the peninsula to have a Roman aqueduct. The Amoreia aqueduct is located in the parish of São Brás e São Lourenço, within the municipality of Elvas, district of Portalegre, in Portugal. It was declared a World Heritage Site in 2012. The Amoreira aqueduct is part of the "Border garrison and fortifications of the city of Elvas" complex.