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Vimieiro was a municipal seat between 1257 and 1855. Two charters are known, the first granted by D. Francisco Bruno Neves, Bishop of Évora, in 1257, and the second by D. Manuel I, King of Portugal, in 1512. In 1801, it consisted of the parishes of the town and Santa Justa. It then had 1,819 inhabitants and an area of 266 km². In 1849, it consisted only of the parish of the town. It was suppressed by the administrative reform of 1855, consequently losing its status as a town, a fact that the coat of arms with a mural crown of four visible towers still marks today.

One of the arts that you shouldn't miss when visiting Estremoz is the Production of Clay Figures from Estremoz, which has been part of the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2014 and has been a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity since 07-12-2017. This city is also home to the Cavalry Regiment No. 3, which, with its soldiers, has brought a lot of activity to a small city in the Alentejo countryside over the years.

The town of Vimieiro, as a “land of music and musicians”, intends to promote a project of national scope, with the creation of a museum space on philharmonic music with a musical training component that allows the preservation of knowledge and traditions in this area and, simultaneously, the holding of “artistic residencies”, as well as the construction of an auditorium where the arts of music and speech can take place, valuing music teaching, the holding of workshops and other activities that the final plan should include. (Source: www.tribunaalentejo.pt )

Estremoz is a Portuguese city located in the district of Évora, in Alto Alentejo, known as the "marble capital" of Portugal. It is divided into two parts: a medieval upper town, enclosed by walls, with old white houses and an imposing castle (the Castle of Queen Santa Isabel, which houses a Pousada), and a lower town with eighteenth-century fortifications. Estremoz is famous for its white marble quarries, which have made Portugal a major world exporter, and for its traditional terracotta crafts, especially the "puppets" (Bonecos de Estremoz), a UNESCO Intangible Heritage. The city hosts a lively weekly farmers' market.

The municipality is known for its significant historical and cultural heritage, which includes the Alandroal Castle (its most emblematic monument), historic churches and Roman remains. Alandroal is also part of the Alentejo of wine, with quality wine production. You can stop for a break and enjoy its tranquility and the authenticity of its traditions.

partial view of Estremoz castle

Fonte da Gadanha Square is dominated by Lake Gadanha. Next to it is the 13th-century Convento São Francisco, dating from the reign of King Afonso III, which served as a barracks after secularization. From here, you have a magnificent view up to the castle and the castle. The square is surrounded by other interesting monuments and fountains.

It was built on the site where, during the reign of King Afonso III (1248-1279), a chapel dedicated to Saint Bento stood. His coat of arms can be seen at the end of the arch of the main chapel. The building is classified as a National Monument. Inside are the Chapel of the Third Franciscan and the Chapel of Saint Francis of Portugal (also a National Monument).