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  Portugal > Travel > Alentejo > Beja
To the north west of the Beja is the town of Alvito with pre-Roman origins.
To the east of Beja in the direction of the Spanish border is the town of Serpa.
Beyond Beja to the south at Pisões on the road to Aljustrel, is a semi-excavated important Roman villa.
www.portugal-info.net /alentejo/beja.htm   (1235 words)

  
 Beja - Portugal - Alentejo - Tourism
Beja is the capital of this beautiful and unspoiled region.
The Sé de Beja remains open all day to the faithful and visitors, but its sober appearance, dimmed by the grandeur of the castle´s fortified walls which rise next to it, doesn´t let anyone guess the rich decoration that lies, protected, within its calm interior.
It is a fine example of Paleo-Christian architecture in Portugal and the main reason for it becoming home to the Beja Regional Museum´s Visigoth exhibition.
www.portugalvirtual.pt /_tourism/plains/beja/ukcity.html   (834 words)

  
 Beja (Portugal) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
IPA ['bɛʒɐ]) is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 1,147.1 km² and a total population of 34,970 inhabitants.
The municipality is composed of 18 parishes, and is located in the district of Beja.
Pax-Julia, was its latin name under Roman Empire rule, capital of the southernmost province of Lusitania.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Beja,_Portugal   (192 words)

  
 Travel to Beja with Portugal Travelers
From the cobbled streets and Moorish architecture to the Castle that overlooks the city’s prolific farmlands, the story of Beja that reveals itself is one of endurance, refinement, and strength.
The highlight of visiting Beja is touring the historically unique structures and points of interest and experiencing a sense of time reversing itself in a region that has not forgotten its past.
Beja is a place that is unwaveringly proud of its past but also knows enough to celebrate its future.
www.portugaltravelers.com /Beja.htm   (443 words)

  
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Modern Beja retains features of those Roman times including its layout while the Évora and Mértola gateways are located on the site of gates in the original Roman walls.
Right by Beja, there is the Pisões Roman Town with exhibits depicting just how a Roman family of that period would actually have lived.
Beja enjoyed periods of prosperity throughout the 15th century when king Afonso V established the Dukedom of Beja granting the title to his brother, Prince Fernando.
visitportugal.com /NR/exeres/D4DD1406-C26E-418C-A661-C96D31AC59E9,fr...   (471 words)

  
 Beja Portugal
In the Roman era, Beja was known as Pax Julia and a collection of Roman exhibits can be viewed at the Queen Leonor regional museum in the Convent of Conception.
The town was taken from the Moors in 1162 and a castle was built on remaining Roman fortifications.
The village of Serpa lies close to the Spanish border and the historical remains of a large castle in Beja.
www.enterportugal.com /beja.html   (358 words)

  
 Portugal accommodation Pousada Beja Hotel de Sao Francisco Alentejo
A restored 13th Century Franciscan Convent, this impressive Pousada is located in the heart of the historical centre of the Alentejo town of Beja in Portugal.
To the north of the old town is Beja Castle built in the 14th Century by Dom Dinis I on the site of a Roman fort.
Pousada de Beja is a magnificent building with some beautifully painted ceilings and frescos.
www.pousadasofportugal.com /portugal/pousada/beja.html   (643 words)

  
 Beja - Portugal - Alentejo - Guide
The South ("Baixo") Alentejo is a more arid region, isolating the Algarve from the rest of the country by the way, but its coastline (to the South of Setúbal till Algarve) is awesome and a recent discovery for the Portuguese seeking unspoilt natural places to relax.
Cities and villages like Serpa, Mértola, Alvito, Alcácer do Sal, and of course Beja were very important in the Moorish times and can be very interesting for the visitor.
With the restoration of an unusual 15th century castle in the village of Alvito, the beautiful Alvito Pousada was born.
www.portugalvirtual.pt /_tourism/plains/beja/index.html   (436 words)

  
 [v*c] Portugal > Plains > Beja > Beja
Beja is a city of historic and social importance, but it preserves the pleasant and unassuming aspect of an inland town.
The narrow and cobbled streets of the old town stretch from the beautiful castle keep (late 13th century) to the Convent of St. Francis, now a magnificent "pousada" (state-run inn), also dating from the same period.
Beyond the castle keep, Beja´s oldest church, Santo Amaro, has Visigothic origins and displays a collection of relics from this early period of Portugal´s history (415-711).
viajar.clix.pt /en/dst3261.php?lg=en   (450 words)

  
 Beja, Portugal, Pictures
Beja, city, southern Portugal, capital of Baixo Alentejo Province and of Beja District.
Beja is the seat of a bishopric and the site of a cathedral and a 14th-century citadel.
It was reconquered by Afonso I, king of Portugal, in 1162.
www.greatestcities.com /Europe/Portugal/Beja_city.html   (125 words)

  
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The flag is an unusual flag because, despite the status of city, Beja uses a quartered flag, typical of towns, with a coat of arms in the centre.
The shield is golden with the portuguese quinas in chef sided by two fl eagles, a proper bull's head in the center and a red castle below with silver doors and windows.
The city is placed in inland southern Portugal.
www.allstates-flag.com /fotw/flags/pt-bja.html   (189 words)

  
 Hotel Pousada de Sao Francisco Beja Alentejo Portugal
The 15th century convent in which the nun lived is a beautiful building with a Rococo chapel and wonderful 16th century and 17th century painted tiles..
Approximately 30 km east of Beja is the little walled town of Serpa, a typical Alentejan market town, inhabited since Celtic times.
The Pousada at Beja is a magnificent building with some beautifully painted ceilings and frescos.
www.pousadasofportugal.com /portugal/beja.html   (584 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Beja, Spain & Portugal (Spanish And Portuguese Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
20,005), S Portugal, capital of Beja dist. and Baixo Alentejo.
It is an important regional trade center with copper, silver, lead, and zinc mining nearby.
Beja was important under the Romans, who called it Pax Julia.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/B/Beja.html   (187 words)

  
 Pousada De Beja - Portugal Hotel Accommodations
The Pousada de Beja is set in a beautiful former 13th century Franciscan convent and located in the center of the historical town of Beja.
For convenience, the Pousada de Beja has a 24 hour front desk with safety deposit box and free parking is on offer for those arriving by car.
The historical town of Beja has much to offer, and the castle, Regional Museum of Queen D.Leonor, Santo Amaro Church (Visigothic Museum) and Misericordia Church can all be found within one kilometer.
www.hotels.com /property.jsp?property=321875   (312 words)

  
 Serpa, Portugal
30km/19mi southeast of Beja is the quaint little walled town of Serpa (alt.
The narrow lanes of the old town are lined with white houses, many of them faced with azulejos.
Other features of interest are the Gothic church of Santa Maria (13th C.; polychrome azulejo decoration, 17th C., in the interior), the former convents of Sao Paulo and Sao António (15th-16th C.; cloister) and the remains of an ancient aqueduct at the Porta de Beja.
www.planetware.com /portugal/serpa-p-beja-serp.htm   (140 words)

  
 Pousada de São Francisco - Beja, Portugal
Each is decorated to reflect to the guests the culture and heritage of the region in which they are located.
The former 13th century Franciscan Convent located in the centre of the historical Alentejo town of Beja has been converted into a Pousada.
The alterations have been carefully applied so as to incorporate the mystic charm of the original structure with the standards of comfort required by today’s travellers.
www.portugal-info.net /pousadas/beja.htm   (232 words)

  
 Portugal HQ : Beja Portugal
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 [v*c] Portugal > Plains > Beja
The vast, sun-baked plains of the Alentejo, where you can drive for miles among wheatfields and olive trees without seeing a soul, also encompass many towns and villages which reflect the long moorish occupation, with narrow streets, amazingly whitewashed houses and decorative tiles.
In some places, like Beja, History goes back even further, to the roman times, when it became a regional capital under Julius Caesar.
The moorish arquitecture is visible in the cobbled strets and houses of the old town, and a castle from the 13th century reminds us of the struggle to keep them away.
viajar.clix.pt /en/dst2018.php?lg=en   (462 words)

  
 Hotels in Beja, Portugal
In the former 13th century Franciscan Convent, located in the heart of the historical centre of the Alentejo town of Beja, we find this impressive Pousada.
Wake up, forget the traffic jam or the crowded beaches and take a walk or go cycling around the property.
Alentejo is considered to be Portugal's most authentic and picturesque region.
bookings.net /city/pt/beja.en.html   (313 words)

  
 Car Rental in Beja, Portugal, Car Hire Beja, Portugal
We offer you simple low-cost car hire and car rental in Beja and at many of Portugal's airports hotels and resorts.
Every Car Hire offers you an impressive range of vehicles at Beja in Portugal from cheap economy options through to luxury convertibles.
We are your first choice for low-cost car hire and car rental in Beja, Portugal.
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 Beja Vacation Rentals | Hotels
HotStays.com features Beja vacation rentals, Beja cabin rentals, Beja cottage rentals, Beja holiday villas, Beja bed and breakfast inns and Beja condo rentals.
We have over 200 properties in the Beja, Portugal area.
The Hotel Paraiso do Atlantico is a superior three-star tourist class hotel in Quarteira on the Algarve coast of Portugal.
www.hotstays.com /Beja-Portugal.html   (821 words)

  
 Pousada de Beja Hotel - Beja - Pousada de Beja Hotel Reviews - TripAdvisor
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 Beja, Portugal Weather Forecast / tempo prévisions météorologiques / previsioni meteo / ...
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 Reservation hotels Beja bed & breakfast Beja Portugal
Reservation hotels Beja bed & breakfast Beja Portugal
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Reservation for your lodging in Beja in apartments, hotels Beja bed & breakfast.
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 Freestyle World's, Beja-Portugal | Global Haro 2003
The freestyle world gathered in Beja, Portugal for this year's World Championships.
HARO riders from Belgium, Germany and England showed up to represent HARO Bikes.
Leiv Ove Nordmark First AA pro win - May 2002
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 HGAB -- Portugal
If you know of a Hispanic genealogy resource relating to Portugal, please send that data to GFSMike@aol.com.
Family Finders' Directory of Professional Genealogists for Portugal
Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet -- Spain, Portugal & the Basques
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