the market

the market

Santarém has several notable Monuments, and is also known as “Gothic Capital” for its many monuments built in the Gothic Period, according to this architectural and decorative style, although many of them were destroyed or changed over the centuries.
















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a detail from the walls

a detail from the walls

view from portas do sol, in the castle

view from portas do sol, in the castle
The “Portas do Sol” is the most famous and notable viewpoint in the town, with a nice garden, providing a wonderful panorama over the Tagus river and its estuary and all the surrounding nature. It is possible to observe part of the ancient defensive town walls.