Ribeira das Velhas

Ribeira das Velhas is a stream in Évora, Alto Alentejo. Ribeira das Velhas is situated nearby to the locality Xerez de Baixo, as well as near the village Monsaraz.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Castelo de Monsaraz and Castle of Mourão.

Castelo de Monsaraz

Castle

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Castelo de Monsaraz is a castle in Reguengos de Monsaraz, Portugal. It is classified as a National Monument. The construction works began after the Christian reconquest and extended for several reigns. Castelo de Monsaraz is situated 3 km northwest of Ribeira das Velhas.

Castle of Mourão

Castle

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The Castle of Mourão is a well-preserved castle in the town of Mourão, Portugal. It is classified by IGESPAR as a Site of Public Interest. Castle of Mourão is situated 4 km southeast of Ribeira das Velhas.

Junta de Freguesia de Monsaraz

Town hall

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Junta de Freguesia de Monsaraz is a town hall, which is situated 3 km north of Ribeira das Velhas.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Monsaraz and Mourão.

Monsaraz

Village

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Monsaraz is a civil parish of the municipality of Reguengos de Monsaraz, on the right margin of the Guadiana River in the Portuguese Alentejo region, near its border with Spain. The population in 2011 was 782, in an area of 88.29 km2. Monsaraz is situated 3½ km north of Ribeira das Velhas.