Atalaia de São Gens

Atalaia de São Gens is a tower in , . Atalaia de São Gens is situated nearby to the reservoir , as well as near the village .
  • Type: Tower
  • Description: cultural heritage monument in Reguengos de Monsaraz, Portugal
  • Also known as: “Torre de São Gens do Xarez”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Castelo de Monsaraz and Ermida de Santa Catarina de Monsaraz.

Castle
Photo: Vitor Oliveira, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a castle in , . It is classified as a National Monument. The construction works began after the Christian reconquest and extended for several reigns. is situated 2 km northwest of Atalaia de São Gens.

Church
Photo: Vitor Oliveira, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a church, which is situated 1½ km northwest of Atalaia de São Gens.

Church
Photo: Vitor Oliveira, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a church, which is situated 1½ km northwest of Atalaia de São Gens.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Monsaraz and Mourão.

Village
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is a civil parish of the municipality of Reguengos de , on the right margin of the Guadiana River in the Alentejo region, near its border with Spain. The population in 2011 was 782, in an area of 88.29 km2.

Town
Photo: Vitor Oliveira, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a town, which is situated 6 km south of Atalaia de São Gens.

Village
Photo: Martingomeztagle, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a village, which is situated 10 km south of Atalaia de São Gens.

Atalaia de São Gens

Latitude
38.43231° or 38° 25′ 56″ north
Longitude
-7.36328° or 7° 21′ 48″ west
Open location code
8CCJCJJP+WM
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1102812672
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­watchtower
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­tower
Wiki­data ID
Q66813798
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In Other Languages

“Atalaia de São Gens” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include São Gens and Praia Fluvial de Monsaraz.

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