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At Mapcarta, the viewpoint is called Miradouro do Alqueva. From here, you have panoramic views of Albufeira de Alqueva and the town of Monsaraz.

Monsaraz is one of the best-preserved historic towns in the Alentejo and an old Templar domain. The town still boasts a continuous, enclosed city wall and many preserved historic buildings. This beautiful medieval town is an absolute highlight on any tour of Portugal. The village's narrow streets and whitewashed houses will transport you on a journey back in time. The most important sights are the old castle, the Matriz Church, and the former Palace of Justice. As long as you arrive before the hordes of tourists arrive by bus, a stroll through the old streets is truly enjoyable.

This church has a life-size wooden sculpture of Jesus carrying the cross, a wonderful piece of contemporary history.

This is the most characteristic gate in Monsaraz, which is carved on the inside with two standard marks for the cloth market. The main entrance to the town, whose robust defensive structure is protected by two semi-cylindrical turrets. The one to the west, topped by the bell tower of the clock (probably built during the time of D. Pedro II), has a ribbed roof and, at the top of the dome, a bell cast by foreign artists Diogo de Abalde and Domingos de Lastra, with an inscription from 1692.

This is a work of art. It is a tribute to Alentejo singing and is located near the Alqueva Viewpoint, as well as the Rota dos Menires and the Churches of Monsaraz.

Porta d'Alcoba – a simple castle gate leading to the parking lot. Access to the walled village is through four granite doors.

This church already existed in the second half of the 13th century. Currently, this monument hosts art exhibitions as part of the Monsaraz Open Museum's exhibition cycle.

Most of the village is completely surrounded by a wall. There are several gates leading into it, but this one is the main gate and the largest.