Portalegre

A town located close to the border of Spain that has strong religious background and this is evident by the number of churches and monasteries dating from the 13th Century. What to see: the Cathedral, St.Bernardo Convent, the church of St. Francisco Monastery (13th-18th cent.), and the Regional, Sacred Art, Municipal Library and Casa de José Régio Museums, the ruined castle which is is of medieval origin.