Alter do Chão, Municipal district in Portalegre, Portugal
The municipality of Alter do Chão extends across 362 square kilometers in the Alentejo region, encompassing four distinct civil parishes within its boundaries.
Established in 1232, Alter do Chão developed into a structured municipality that played a role in the administrative organization of medieval Portugal.
The municipality celebrates its annual holiday on Ascension Day, bringing together residents from all four parishes for traditional community gatherings.
The municipality maintains specific postal codes for each area, including 7440-201 for Chanca and 7440-202 for Chanca Gare, ensuring efficient mail distribution.
The district operates a specialized high school dedicated to horse riding education, contributing to Portugal's equestrian traditions.
Location: Portalegre
Website: https://cm-alter-chao.pt
GPS coordinates: 39.22403,-7.73503
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:33
Mosteiro de Flor da Rosa
11.9 km
Coudelaria Nacional
4.2 km
Castle of Alter do Chão
7.2 km
Ponte de Vila Formosa
4.4 km
Anta da Aldeia da Mata
8.8 km
Castle of Alter Pedroso
10.4 km
Castelo de Cabeço de Vide
16.2 km
Convento de Santo António
7.2 km
Chafariz da Praça da República (Alter do Chão)
7.1 km
Igreja do Espírito Santo
15.9 km
Ponte do Chocanal
10.1 km
Ponte dos Mendes
4.6 km
Monumento a D. Nuno Álvares Pereira
11.9 km
Câmara Municipal do Crato
10.3 km
Igreja Paroquial de Alter Pedroso
10.5 km
Câmara Municipal de Alter do Chão
7.1 km
Igreja Paroquial de Cabeço de Vide
16.3 km
Pelourinho do Crato
10.3 km
Pelourinho de Cabeço de Vide
16 km
Complexo Termal de Sulfúrea
16.7 km
Igreja Paroquial de Seda
5.9 km
Cruzeiro de Cabeço de Vide
15.9 km
Igreja Paroquial de Alter do Chão
7.2 km
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Alegria
7.4 km
Chafariz no Largo Dr. Olímpio Barreto Murta
7.4 km
Chafariz dos Bonecos
7.5 km
Palácio do Grão-Prior da Ordem de Malta
10.4 km
Pelourinho de Alter do Chão
7.1 kmReviews
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