Montemor-o-Novo Attractions
The little town of Montemor-o-Novo (alt. 291m/955ft) 23km/14mi southwest of Arraiolos has a Moorish appearance, with its white houses rising up the slopes of a hill. High above the town are the ruins of a medieval castle, occupying the site of a Roman fortress.
Archeological Museum
In the archeological museum in the former Convento de Sao Domingos (16th-18th C.) can be seen reproductions of drawings and finds from the Gruta do Escoural.
Montemor-o-Novo Archeological Museum
Convento de Sao Domingos
Largo Professor Dr Banha de Andrade
Montemor-o-Novo
Portugal
Convento de Sao Domingos
Largo Professor Dr Banha de Andrade
Montemor-o-Novo
Portugal
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Santiago do Escoura - Gruta do Escoural
This cave, 12km/8mi southeast of Montemor-o-Novo (above the little town of Santiago do Escoural), came to light during blasting operations in 1963. Inside were found 12,000 year-old rock drawings and engravings.
