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Torres Novas |
Eat and sleep
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Useful ideas
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Other opinions
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First, to visit some factories. Now... to dance. I must confess that, so far, I never visited Torres Novas under a touristy perspective. Well, next time I will have a look! Yes, there was a next time, but with rain disturbing the visit. Another "next time" will be in summer. |
The city
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Torres Novas is not a top destination, but it will not disappoint who decides to visit it. With great presence in our national history, the many years of industrial vocation didn't erase its authenticity and personality. |
The castle
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Conquered in 1148, Torres Novas suffered several assaults by Muslims or Spanish, being frequently rebuilt and enlarged. When the city lost expression to other regional populations, the castle was abandoned, suffering great damages with Lisbon earthquake in 1755. Several walls were demolished while the city was developing, until 1910 when the castle was declared national monument. It is being recovered with wise works, allowing today a nice and easy visit. |
Bad sights
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It's remarkable the effort being done to recover the castle and the historic area. Some ruined houses show that there is still much work to be done, providing sad and ugly views from the castle. So far... |
Misericórdia church
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This church is one of the most relevant architectural elements of Torres Novas. Built in the 15th century, it shows a Classic Renaissance portico with Ionic columns. The interior is covered by 17th century tiles, with great wood carvings and a work of Machado de Castro. |
Sports Pavilion
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Located a little outside town, this modern building is a smart construction, well located atop a small hill, with a very elegant look. It was the reason for my visit, more than 30 years after the last one, and it really added quality to town. |
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