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January 04, 2007

Monsaraz

Monsaraz_t_menagemMonsaraz, a small fortified medieval village standing on a hill, in Alentejo. One of the oldest Portuguese towns, its been occupied since pre historic times, and we can find nearly 500 megalithic
monuments around it. among its Neolithic remains, we find the Anta do Olival da Pega, the Bulhôa Menhir, Rocha dos Namorados Menhir and the Outeiro Menhir. It is a town full of history, very worthy to pay a visit and enjoy its medieval and pre historic heritage.

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