Beja Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality and city in Portugal
About Beja
The municipality of Beja (BEH-zhuh or BAY-zhuh, /ˈbɛ.ʒɐ/ or /ˈbɐj.ʒɐ/) is composed of 18 parishes and is the capital of the District of Beja. The city is supposed to be theRomanPax Julia, or Paca, and is still surrounded by remains of old Roman walls, which however, were partly restored during the Middle Ages. Beja was taken from the Moors in 1162 by Afonso Henriques. Its castle, built by King Dom Diniz, is believed to be the best example of medieval architecture still extant in Portugal. It is a square, massive structure 36.5 m (120 feet) high, from the top of which the whole of theAlentejocountry and the Cintra mountains may be seen. The walls of the castle are covered with hieroglyphics. It was in its early days an episcopal city, but at the time of the invasion by the Moors, it lost it
Top Attractions in Beja
Explore the best things to see and do in Beja:
- ★Beja Castle
- ★Beja Municipal Library - José Saramago
- ★Botanic Museum
- ★Casa da Cultura
- ★Casa das Artes - Jorge Vieira Museum
- ★Convent of Our Lady of Conceição and Queen D.Leonor Regional Museum
- ★Escudeiros Gallery
- ★Ovibeja
Where to Eat in Beja
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Restaurante Dom Dinis
- 🍴Restaurante Íntimo
- 🍴Sabores do Monte
Where to Stay in Beja
- 🏨Herdade da Malhadinha Nova
- 🏨Pousada Convento Beja
- 🏨Vila Galé Clube de Campo
Beja Travel Guide Sections
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