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.
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.
Address:
Montemor-o-Novo Archeological Museum, Convento de Sao Domingos
Largo Professor Dr Banha de Andrade, Montemor-o-Novo , Portugal
Hours:
10am-5pm; Closed: Mon
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
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.
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