São Bartolomeu de Messines, Historic parish in Silves, Portugal
Located 10 kilometers from the coast, São Bartolomeu de Messines extends across 239 square kilometers of hills covered with Mediterranean woodlands.
Archaeological findings from 2009 to 2014 revealed a Roman Villa complex named Corte, marking the first substantial Roman settlement in the Algarve barrocal region.
The Casa Museu João de Deus preserves the legacy of the 19th-century Portuguese poet who changed educational methods through his literacy work Cartilha Maternal.
The town connects to Lisbon and Faro through regular rail services and provides direct access to the A2 motorway at junction 14.
The Mother Church features baroque architecture with Salomonic columns and houses decorative elements from both the 16th and 18th centuries.
GPS coordinates: 37.25608,-8.28690
Latest update: March 9, 2025 14:30
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Alto do Malhão
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