Viana do Alentejo is a hidden gem of the Alentejo. It has one of the most emblematic works of the reign of D. João II, one of the most important examples of the Manueline style with Mudejar influence. Usually the photos do not do justice to the beauty of the interior of this residential castle, and when we visited it, we were dazzled. Seeing it from the outside is not enough, you have to go inside.

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00:00 Introduction
00:36 historical background
01:07 Castle from the reign of D. João II with a pentagonal plan and cylindrical turrets covered by conical spires
01:56 Alvito-like residential castle
02:50 Inside the Castle: Misericórdia Church
04:28 Terreiro da Igreja with Manueline marble cross
05:01 Mother Church of Our Lady of the Assumption
05:14 Manueline portal with mullion
06:55 Interior of the Mother Church
09:21 Rossio das Hortas Fountain
09:25 Fountain of Três Bicas
09:29 Church of the Convent of S. Francisco
09:33 Lunch at Taberna da Maria: Typical Alentejo food, well prepared and at a good price
09:43 Sanctuary of Our Lady of Aires
11:37 Hermitage of Senhor Jesus do Cruzeiro