Portugal Maps: Estremoz Map
Estremoz, located in the Alentejo area of Portugal, east of Lisbon, is along with Borba and Vila Vicosa, one of the tree great "marble towns" of Portugal.
Estremoz is made up of upper and lower towns. The newer, Lower Town is surrounded by a 17th century wall and is centered on the huge Rossio Marquês de Pombal square, simply referred to as "Rossio" by the locals. Attractions include the 18th century Câmara Municipal (Town Hall); the Igreja de São Francisco (Church of St. Francis); and the Museu Rural displaying the famed local earthenware.
The Upper Town is enclosed by fine zigzagging fortifications and is the most historic part of Estremoz. At its center is the bare fortress-like palace built by Dom Dinis for his wife Isabel of Aragon in the 13th century. The building was restored in the 18th century and is now a high-end pousada - the Pousada de Santa Rainha with 33 rooms, a pool & garden and some beautiful views.
Further things to see are the Museu Municipal and the Capela de Santa Isabel (Chapel of Saint Isabel).
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