Roman Dam of Belas

The Roman Dam of Belas is a 3rd-century Roman barrier constructed to serve the city of Olisipo, located in civil parish of Queluz e Belas, municipality of Sintra.

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Type: Dam
Description: dam in Queluz e Belas, Lisbon
Also known as: “Antiga Barragem Romana de Belas”, “Barragem de Olisipo”, “Barragem Romana de Belas”, “Roman dam of Belas”, and “Ruínas da antiga barragem romana donde partia um aqueduto para Olisipo”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Necropolis of Carenque and Anta das Pedras Grandes.

Necropolis of Carenque

Nature reserve

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The Necropolis of Carenque is an archaeological site consisting of three well-preserved late Neolithic collective sepulchres or tombs, dating back to about 3000 BCE, which are dug into smooth limestone outcrops.

Anta das Pedras Grandes

Archaeological site

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The Anta das Pedras Grandes is a Late Neolithic site located in Ramada e Canecas, in the Odivelas municipality, in the Lisbon District of Portugal. Anta is the Portuguese name for about 5,000 megaliths built during the Neolithic period in the area of Portugal. Anta das Pedras Grandes is situated 2½ km northeast of Roman Dam of Belas.

Anta da Pedra dos Mouros

Protected area

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The Anta da Pedra dos Mouros, also known as the Anta do Senhor da Serra, is a megalithic dolmen situated near Belas and Queluz in the Lisbon District of Portugal. Anta da Pedra dos Mouros is situated 3 km southwest of Roman Dam of Belas.