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Location of Alentejo Central in Portugal
Alentejo Central is the central portion of the Alentejo region of Portugal.
Cities
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Map of Alentejo Central
- 1 Arraiolos — famous for its castle and its embroidered wool rugs and carpets
- 2 Borba — known for its marble quarries and excellent wines
- 3 Estremoz — known for its fine to medium marble that occurs in several colours that has been used tonbuild the town
- 4 Évora — a UNESCO World Heritage site with a well-preserved old town centre, still partially enclosed by medieval walls, and many monuments including a Roman Temple
- 5 Monsaraz — one of the oldest Portuguese settlements of the southern Portugal, with hundreds of megalithic monuments
- 6 Montemor-o-Novo — famousvfor its meats, built between three hills
- 7 Terena — a beautiful village with an imposing castle
- 8 Vendas Novas —
- 9 Vila Viçosa — a historic, monumental town with a historic palace