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GOLEGÃ
BUILT HERITAGE
HORSE CAPITAL
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EVENTS 2016
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NATIONAL HORSE FAIR
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EUROPEAN HORSE CITY GOLEGÃ 2016
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FARMS | CHURCHES AND CHAPELS
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GOLEGÃ HORSE CAPITAL
The essence of a community results, in the first place, from the interaction between the human element and the natural environment that surrounds it, and this is how the cultural and economic specificity of a certain place is shaped.
Although generic, this premise becomes of particular and visible
here that, over two centuries ago, the Napoleonic army would
importance in a Municipality such as Golegã. Its productive
make its way to the capital. Junot and, later, Massena and their
traditions, of subsistence, as well as prosperity, have their roots
respective troops were housed at the Quinta do Salvador (1808),
in the century-old use of the opportunities that are offered by a
located in the centre of Golegã, leaving a trail of destruction on
landscape where the alluvial plain stands out as an element of
their way to Lisbon.
primary greatness. In fact, it was on the edge of the plains of the
Today, the ex-libris of Golegã, the Horse, is the true reflection
old Reguengo de Toxe (Oliveira, 2006), where the rivers Tagus,
of this town’s origin, bringing to mind the many centuries when
which “stretches across the land, greets the town where the most
movement of people and goods depended largely on this
beautiful Manueline temple in the region is built” (Sequeira, 1953),
animal. A frequent route for some, it also became settlement for
and Almonda, that Golegã sprang and developed, unlike so many
others, who began to explore both the potential that the rich
other towns that, having been favored defense, instead of exploring
alluvial plain offered - in agriculture and livestock farming – and
agricultural, livestock and fish resources.
trade opportunities provided by its privileged location in the old
The process of creating the urban center, however, happened
Lisbon and Oporto Royal Road.
later, establishing itself through the consolidation of the Christian
In this way, the geophysical environment where Golegã is
reconquest of the present Portuguese territory. For structuring the
integrated itself represents a substantial part of the originality
settlement, there was an important role played by the emergence
and cultural identity of the Town and the Municipality. There is
of various agricultural farms and stud-farms that could make the
a combination between, on the one hand, rural and agricultural
most of both the natural resources available in the region and the
customs, whose tradition was built by successive generations
very location of Golegã in the national map.
on the same geographical area, and, on the other hand, the
In fact, the plains of Golegã, in the heart of our continental
cosmopolitanism of travelers and those who came to the
rectangle, were part of the early routes that connected not only
town expressly to purchase specimens that would enhance
the North and the South, but also the coast and the border. Since
the quantity and quality of national horsemanship, an element
earlier times, the connections between Lisbon and Coimbra, as
that, for centuries, was regarded as vital also in ensuring the
well as Spain, had crossed this country and it was also through
independence of the country.
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EVENTS GOLEGÃ 2016 National Championship Inter Schools Riding
10 and 11 March
3rd Half Marathon Golegã
April 10th
International Show Jumping Competition CSI
22 to 24 April
National Championship Inter Schools Riding
12 and 13 May
ExpoÉgua XV St. Martin´s Pilgrimage
12 to 15 May
International Dressage Competition 3
13 to 15 de May
XTERRA PORTUGAL XTERRA KIDS
May 21 May 22nd
II Color Run Golegã
September 4th
“Olé Golegã”
8 to 11 September EUROPEAN
DÍA EUROPEO DEL
CABALLO
st
Jerez
HORSE DAY Wroclaw
International Show Jumping Competition CSI
9 to 11 September
European Horse Day (EuroEquus)
September 13th EUROPEAN
HORSE DAY
II International Congress “The Horse and the Bull in Prehistory and History”
21 to 25 September
International Carriage Driving Competition (CIAT)
October 1st
XLI National Horse Fair St. Martin’s Fair XVIII International Lusitano Horse Fair
4 to 13 November
XIX Open Golegã FNC
4 to 13 November
National Championship Inter Schools Riding
7 and 8 November
IV Christmas Market
8 to 11 December
3rd São Silvestre Run Golegã
December 30th
Waregem
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EUROPEAN
HORSE DAY Pardubice
EUROPEAN
HORSE DAY Golegã
NATIONAL HORSE FAIR INTERNATIONAL LUSITANO HORSE FAIR ST. MARTIN’S FAIR SINCE 1571
“When, at the Golegã fair, a farmer drives a pair away, the “marialva” presumptuousness is not the only thing that is travelling by. It is that, the pair of beasts and the landscape that parade before us, a perfect combination of what is rational, irrational and natural. ” “Portugal” by Miguel Torga
The famous Golegã’s Horse Fair, in November, with more than 440 years of history, remains the stage for all kinds of meetings around the horse. Both noble and popular, whose patron was always St. Martin, is currently the largest and best known commercial hub of all horse breeds raised in Portugal, but above all, a showcase of the thoroughbred Lusitano. The route of the Fair always agrees naturally with the town history. It intersects the past with the present. From the Ribatejo region with picturesque landscapes is strengthened year after year, always under the taste and aroma of roasted chestnuts. In the 21st century, the Fair bets on modernity, without ever leaving part of what distinguishes and elevates: the symbiosis with tradition.
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TOURISM RESTAURANTS CAPRIOLA (HOTEL LUSITANO) R. Gil Vicente, nº 4 Golegã H: 12h30 – 15h00 | 19h30 – 22h30 T: +351 249 979 170 S: www.hotellusitano.com Encerra: Domingo (Jantar) e Segunda
LUSITANUS Lg. Marquês de Pombal, Arneiro da Feira Golegã H: 12h00 – 15h30 | 19h00 – 22h30 T: +351 249 977 572 E: rest.lusitanus@hotmail.com Encerra: Domingo (Jantar) e Terça
RESTAURANTE CASITA DA AVÓ R. D. Afonso Henriques, nº 30 Golegã H: 12h00 – 15h00 | 19h00 - 22h00 T: +351 910 516 858 T: +351 249 977 113 Encerra: Domingo (Jantar) e Segunda
O BARRIGAS Lg. 5 de Outubro, nº 55/56 Golegã H: 12h30 – 14h30 | 19h30 – 22h00 T: +351 249 717 631 S: www.obarrigas.com Encerra: Domingo (Jantar) e Segunda
CÚ DA MULA R. de Oliveira, nº 50 Golegã H: 12h00 – 15h30 | 19h00 – 22h30 T: +351 249 976 413 T: +351 913 719 309 Encerra: Terça
ADEGA RIBATEJANA R. José Farinha Relvas nº40 Golegã H: 08h00 – 24h00 T: +351 249 976 103 T: +351 916 453 170 Encerra: Segunda
CAFÉ CENTRAL Lg. da Imaculada Conceição, nº 9/11 Golegã H: 9h00 – 23h00 T: +351 249 976 345 E: reservas@cafecentral.pt S: www.cafecentral.pt
O TÉ R. José Relvas, nº 119 Golegã H: 11h00 – 15h00 | 19h00 – 00h00 T: +351 249 976 404 T: +351 918 598 819 Encerra: Domingo
O FAVO DE MEL R. D. Afonso Henriques, nº 163 Golegã H: 07h00 – 24h00 T: +351 919 973 407 Encerra: Domingo
BOUTIQUE DO BOLO R. D. Afonso Henriques, nº 111 Golegã H: 8h00 – 23h00 T: +351 249 976 093 T: +351 912 227 897
CASACA R. João Veiga, nº28 Mato Miranda H: 12h00 – 21h30 T: +351 249 957 075 Encerra: Domingo *Jantar marcação prévia
O BACALHAU Casal Feteira, EN. Nacional 365 Azinhaga H: 06h00 – 22h00 T: +351 243 459 112
TABERNA DO MALTEZ R. da Alagoa Azinhaga H: 12h15 – 22h00 T: +351 249 957 057 Encerra: Segunda
PÁTEO SEVILHANO Lg. da Imaculada Conceição, 56A Golegã H: 12h00 – 15h00 | 19h00 - 22h00 T: +351 :249 976 265 Encerra: Segunda
O PESO R. 5 de Outubro, nº 11 Pombalinho H: 09h00 – 24h00 T: +351 243 459 238 Encerra: Quarta
RÉDEA CURTA R. João de Deus, nº17 r/c Golegã H: 09h00 – 04h00 T: +351 916 294 621 Encerra: Terça
PIZZARIA MILÉNIO R. das Laranjeiras, Lt 5 Golegã H: 09h00 – 22h00 T: +351 968 831 660 Encerra: Terça
VENDA DA GALEGA R. D. Afonso Henriques, nº37 Golegã H: 08h30 – 23h30 T: +351 966 842 719 Encerra: Domingos Segunda e Feriados
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TOURISM ACCOMMODATIONS HOTEL DE CHARME
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PÁTIO DAS VENDAS Lg. Marquês de Pombal Golegã T: +351 249 979 170 E: reservas@patiodasvendas.com S: www.patiodasvendas.com
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SPORTHOTEL Lg. D. Manuel I - Golegã T: +351 249 979 000 E: sporthotel@cm-golega.pt S: www.cm-golega.pt *Mediante marcação, só para grupos
PARQUE MUNICIPAL DE CAMPISMO Lg. do Parque de Campismo Golegã T: +351 249 979 003 E: parque.campismo@cm-golega.pt S: www.cm-golega.pt
AGROTURISMO
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HOTEL LUSITANO R. Gil Vicente, nº4 Golegã T: +351 249 979 170 E: info@hotellusitano.com S: www.hotellusitano.com
LUSITANUS S.A Pátio dos Campinos Felício e Singéis Lg. Marquês de Pombal Golegã T: +351 249 976 933 T: +351 912 259 424 E: info@lusitanus.pt S: www.lusitanus.pt
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CASA DA AZINHAGA R. da Misericórdia, nº 26 Azinhaga T: +351 249 957 146 E: joaooliveiraesousa@gmail.com
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CASA DA TIA GUIDA R. José Relvas, nº 84/86 Golegã T: +351 249 976 802 T: +351 935 640 551/550 E: casadatiaguida@gmail.com
PÁTIO DA AVÓ FAUSTINA R. Carlos Mendes Gonçalves, nº 15 Golegã T: +351 249 977 480 T: +351 935 640 545 E: reservas@avofaustina.com S: www.avofaustina.com
CASA DE AZZANCHA R. dos Altos Montijos, 68, Azinhaga T: +351 919 187 773 E: silvasantoshelenamaria@gmail.com
QUINTA DOS ÁLAMOS Quinta dos Álamos Golegã T: +351 249 976 424 E: geral@quintadosalamos.pt S: www.quintadosalamos.pt
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O TÉ R. José Relvas, nº 119 Golegã T: +351 249 976 404 T: +351 918 598 819
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QUINTA DE MIRANDA Quinta de Miranda, Mato de Miranda Azinhaga T: +351 249 957 115 T: +351 919 890 525
CASA DE CAMPO E ALBERGUE
CASA DE SÃO CAETANO Lg. São Caetano, nº 30 São Caetano T: +351 914 951 076 T: +351 917 063 823 E: rasanches@sapo.pt AL (HOSTEL)
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QUARTOS DO LAGAR R. D. João IV, nº 138 Golegã T: +351 917 591 833 S: Facebook: Quartos do Lagar
INN GOLEGÃ R. Dr. Rafael da Cunha nº 17 RC/C Golegã E: inngolega@gmail.com T: +351 933 493 397 facebook Inn Golegã - Hostel 7
CASA DO LARGO Lg. 5 de Outubro, nº15 Golegã T: +351 249 104 850 T: +351 937 969 060 E: geral@casadolargo-golega.com S: www.casadolargo-golega.com
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CASITA DA VILA R. José Agostinho Agria dos Santos, nº 12 Golegã T: +351 249 976 131 T: +351 967 639 983
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CONDOMINIO EQUESTRE R. Dr. Branco, nº 28 Golegã T: +351 919 711 627
MUNICIPAL ACCOMMODATIONS GOLEGÃ CAMPING Characteristics 4 apartments T1 1 adapted bedroom for handicapped 2 rooms with common toilet Restaurant Bath’s (With dryers and baby changing tables, zone of tanks washing, drying and ironing) Recreation room (With direct service to the restaurant, fireplace and tv) Kids Playground Maintenance Park Barbecue grill Service station Free Wi-Fi Coordinates 39°24’1.01”N 8°29’8.50”W Contacts Largo do Parque de Campismo, Golegã T +351 249 979 003 parque.campismo@cm-golega.pt www.cm-golega.pt
Characteristics 9 Rooms (40 beds) Meeting Room Dinning room/Cafeteria Spa (Sauna, Turkish Bath, Jacuzzi) Indoor and outdoor swimming pool Maintenance room Free Wi-Fi Coordinates 39°24’8.50”N 8°29’23.88”W Contacts Largo D. Manuel I, Golegã +351 249 979 000 sporthotel@cm-golega.pt www.cm-golega.pt *By appointment only for groups
CAMPING E BUNGALOWS Between Alverca Lagoon Field and the Historic Town Centre, it was fully rehabilitated and expanded in 2012, for providing its users with a range of quality services. With about 2 hectares, integrating the most fertile Ribatejo lands, it is an ideal place to rest, spend the night and the ideal starting point for discovering the historical and monumental heritage and landscape of the Horse Capital.
SPORTHOTEL SPORTS TRAINING CENTRE
Built as a Sports Training and Formation Centre, nearby the Horse Capital downtown area, with a privileged view over the Lezíria (plain fields), which gave it a calm and attractive environment, the Golegã Sporthotel is the newest epicentre of a series of quality sports infrastructure and equipment, ideal for training and formation. It combines the perfect spot for the stay of sportsmen/women, who, in their teams, want to keep or improve their performances, with the enviable geographical location of Golegã, in the centre of Portugal. 8
GOLEGÃ REDE DE MUSEUS
MUSEUMS NETWORK
Providing the valorization and qualification of our museums reality, promoting institutional cooperation and coordination between museums, through the decentralization of resources and share them, the municipal museums network, at this point already has three museums owned by the municipality. It is also intended, the joint dissemination of information about the museums, the promotion of rigor and professionalism through the dissemination of best museological practices and museographic techniques, promoting coordination among all network museums as well as the formative development of its professionals.
CARLOS RELVAS STUDIO-HOUSE Accessibility On the level of the r/c and shop Schedule Tuesdays to Sundays 10h30-13h00 | 14h00-18h00 Coordinates 39º 24´08.30´´ N 8º 29´19.30´´ O Contacts Largo D. Manuel I, Golegã +351 249 979 120 casa.relvas@cm-golega.pt www.casarelvas.com www.imagensrelvas.com
Built by Carlos Relvas, between 1871 and 1875, is considered a pioneering example of a new construction for photographic studio. The collection consists of about 12,000 species in
GOLEGÃ REDE DE MUSEUS
photographic glass negatives, and some thousands of positive evidence, as well as large machinery, photographic equipment and period furniture. We can still find the personal library of Carlos Relvas with about 4,000 titles, subjects such as literature, art, agriculture, travel, dictionaries, and photographic bibliography of international value.
EQUUSPOLIS MARTINS CORREIA MUNICIPAL MUSEUM Accessibility Accessibility for people with reduced mobility. Elevator inside the building. Schedule Tuesday to Saturday 9h30-12h30 | 14h00-18h00 Coordinates 39º 24’04.33’’ N 8º 28’41.92’’ O Contacts Rua D. João IV, 2150 Golegã +351 249 979 000 equuspolis@cm-golega.pt www.cm-golega.pt
Center of arts culture and science. Here visitors can make a 3D journey in Equus Virtual, the historical and monumental, artistic and natural heritage. You can also revel in the Municipal Museum Martins Correia, whose collection includes sculptures, paintings, medals and drawings donated to the City Council by renowned Master Sculptor, land child (1910-1999).
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GOLEGÃ REDE DE MUSEUS
NETWORK MUSEUMS MUNICIPAL MUSEUM OF TYPEWRITER Accessibility Accessibility for people with reduced mobility. Elevator inside the building. Schedule Tuesday to Saturday 09h30-13h00 | 14h00-17h30 Coordinates 39°24’15.66”N 8°29’5.83”W Contacts Municipal Library Rua da Oliveira, Golegã T +351 249 979 126 mmmescrever@cm-golega.pt
The collection comprises more than 400 typewriters, including exemplars made around the world since 19th century. In addition to the machines, the collection also includes a documentary, AWARD APOM 2014
a collection of post cards, instruction books and user manuals, posters, invoices, supporting
Portuguese Association of Museology
books to consumers, as well as a vast collection of accessories for the maintenance and operation
Visitable Collection Award - Honorable Mention
of machines, such as tapes, reels, brushes, carbon paper boxes, paints, cleaning oils, rubber and others.
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JOSÉ SARAMAGO FOUNDATION Schedule Monday to Friday 9h00-13h00 | 15h00-18h00 Coordinates 39°20’49.22”N 8°31’41.97”W Contacts T +351 249 957 032 azinhaga@josesaramago.org
Private cultural institution, with a delegation in Azinhaga, birthplace of the writer José Saramago. P resenting Nobel’s photos of Literature, paintings inspired by his work, and various objects related to childhood spent in the village.
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RURAL AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM Coordinates 39°24’26.90”N 8°29’29.49”W Contacts Rua dos Álamos, Golegã T +351 249 979 000 Tm +351 917 799 292 *by appointment
It is located in a peripheral zone of the village, built in a residential area within easy reach, along the External Circular of the Village. The large carport, the area of “comfortable” housing the usual type of cars in the 19th and 20th centuries, as the cart and the crowd, is singing and dancing stage, as reconstitution of frames of the time, such as shelling maize by hand. Its collection consists of agricultural machinery, rural and household items and on clothing.
NMCPGP PORTUGUESE MUSEUM CENTRE OF GEO-HISTORY AND PREHISTORY Coordinates 39°26’25.33”N 8°27’11.83”W Contacts Antiga Escola Primária de São Caetano, Golegã T +351 960 211 418 cpgp@sapo.pt | cpgp@cpgp.pt www.cpgp.pt
By a didactic and interactive way, the visitor can see in NMCPGP, an exhibition that tells the story of the evolution of life and physical and technological evolution of man. This exhibition consists of fossils and prehistoric objects belonging to the CPGP collection.
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BUILT HERITAGE Property Private (José e João Veiga Maltez) Coordinates 39º 24’01.40’’ N 8º 29’12.51’’ O Reception to the Public By appointment Location Rua de São Lourenço, Golegã
FARM – SALVADOR
18TH CENTURY Belonging to the family Veiga Maltez, the property and its Main House, dates back to early 1700’s (year of 1747), and was headquarters of General Junot during the French invasion in early 1800’s. Stud farm houses José and João Veiga Maltez, whose products integrate one of the most known breed of Lusitano Thoroughbred Horse.
Property Private (Maria Fernanda Coimbra de Castro Canelas) Coordinates 39º 24’ 08.65’’ N 8º 28’ 20.97’’ O Reception to the Public By appointment Location Rua D. João IV, Golegã
FARM – SANTO ANTÓNIO
17TH/18TH CENTURY
Dated 1674 and home to great agricultural dominions, it belonged to the Family of São João de Brito and it was acquired in the early 20th century by the wealthy landowner João Coimbra. It is home to the Coudelaria Coimbra de Castro Canelas, a stud-farm that maintains the tradition of several generations in breeding lusitano and sports horses.
Property Private (Manuel Tavares Veiga) Coordinates 39º 21’ 50.36’’ N 8º31’31.692’’ O Reception to the Public By appointment Location Quinta da Brôa, Apartado 2, Azinhaga
FARM – BRÔA
19TH CENTURY This ancient farm near Almonda river was acquired and remodeled in the nineteenth century by Rafael José da Cunha, the “Prince of Farmers of Portugal. Its large agricultural fields are cradle of Veiga stud, which are created Lusitano Thoroughbred Horse by Manuel Tavares Veiga.
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FARM – ÁLAMOS
19TH CENTURY Belonging to Rafael José da Cunha, was inherited by two of its employees, the brothers Ricardo Justiniano Bonacho overseer, and Frederico Bonacho, bookkeeper. Today is the main agricultural property and TER accommodation unit.
FARM – MIRANDA
17TH CENTURY Its foundation is lost in time, is currently owned by João Vicente and Don Luis Maria de Saldanha Oliveira e Sousa, descendant of the Counts of Rio Maior. It is part of the “ The Ribatejo Wine and Vineyard Route”.
FARM – CARDIGA
CLASSIFIED AS BUILDING OF PUBLIC INTEREST SINCE 1952 Who goes down the Tagus, shortly after the Almourol Castle, soon sees an eternal sentinel of the river, the medieval tower Cardiga, vestige of the Castle, donated by the first king of Portugal to the Templars in 1159, and part of their defensive line. Later, in order of time of Christ, the fortification was to be transformed into a monastic
Property Private (Quatro Irmãos - Agro-pecuária da Quinta dos Álamos, Lda.) Coordinates 39º 24’ 55.4’’ N 8º 29’ 51.78’’ O Reception to the Public By appointment Location Quinta dos Álamos, Apartado 10, Golegã
Property Private (Herdeiros de D. Luís Maria de Saldanha Oliveira e Sousa) Coordinates 39º 22’ 29.71’’ N 8º32’32.52’’ O Reception to the Public By appointment Location Quinta de Miranda, Mato de Miranda Azinhaga
Property Private (Família Sommer d’Andrade e Sommer de Mello) Coordinates 39º 26’ 43’’ N 8º 27’ 02’’ O Reception to the Public Closed Location Quinta da Cardiga, São Caetano, Golegã
residence, which in 1580 housed the King Philip I (II of Spain).
FARM – GUADALUPE Farm Guadalupe, owes its name to Manuel dos Santos, who called it that way in honor of the Virgin of Guadalupe, patroness of Mexico, where he have got great glories of bullfighting spectacles. The House Farm, house lined with windows, which opens on the courtyard in front of the orange grove, preserved inside a museum made trophies, photographs, covers ... bullfighter’s belongings, and a chapel dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe. In 2008 it opened its doors as Quinta Guadalupe Events. 13
Property Private (Manuel Jorge dos Santos) Coordinates 39º 21’ 50.36’’ N 8º31’31.692’’ O Reception to the Public By appointment Location Quinta Guadalupe, Golegã T +351 919 162 386 geral@quintaguadalupe.com
CHURCHES AND CHAPELS Property Church Coordinates 39º 23´20´´ N 8º 31´58´´ O Reception to the Public Open Location Largo da Imaculada Conceição, Golegã
CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF CONCEPTION
15TH/16TH CENTURY
Possibly designed by Diogo de Boyaca under the King Manuel I was classified as a National Monument in 1910. Its Gothic typology is combined with the ornamentation That Is developed in the pulpit, the altars, the triumphal arch, the chancel, and achieves its splendor in its distinctive portal, with their decoration motives, making it one of the most emblematic Manueline portals.
Property Church Coordinates 39°20’56.29”N 8°31’40.27”W Reception to the Public Open Location Rua do Espírito Santo, Azinhaga
CHURCH – AZINHAGA
17TH CENTURY
Built in the second half of the 17th century, it was partially destroyed during the third French invasion and rebuilt in 1882. This church is characterized by its monumentality, sober building and decorative elegance, which is present in the ornaments of the coffered vault in the chancel, the holy water sinks, the baroque altarpieces and the 17th-century polychrome tiles. It is considered one of the greatest in the Borda d’Água.
Property Church Coordinates 39°20’30.45”N 8°33’16.94”W Reception to the Public Open Location Rua Barão de Almeirim, Pombalinho
CHURCH SANTA CRUZ – POMBALINHO
18TH CENTURY
It was built in the seventeenth century, replacing the Church destroyed by successive floods of the River Tagus. Located in the village itself, it is a simple facade with a bell tower. Its interior consists of a single nave, a side altar and two sides. In the chancel there is tiles of various colors of the seventeenth century, worthy of being appreciated.
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CHAPEL OF ST. ANTHONY 17
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Situated at the northern entrance of the village of Golegã, was donated to the Parish of Golegã by the family Vaz Monteiro de Goes, in the second half of the twentieth century. Is a simply building, rectangular, without transept, covered by gable roof giving triangular design of the upper
Property Paróquia da Golegã Coordinates 39°24’26.57”N 8°29’8.91”W Reception to the Public By appointment Location Rua Diogo Boitaca, Golegã
part of the front elevation, which includes an oculus on top to the main door, which is flanked by two small symmetric windows.
CHAPEL OF ST. JOHN
17TH CENTURY
Dated 1626 and owned by Quinta do Salvador was donated to the population by Maria Mercedes Tavares Veiga Maltez. The original building retains the exterior walls, the chapel and the vault. It is owned by the Church and open to worship on the occasion of the Feast of St. John.
CHAPEL OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS 16
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Attached to the old Hospital of the Holy House of Mercy of Golegã, which was created by decree of 1553, the current chapel is known as “Church of Mercy,” which have been the result of a reconstruction of an old sixteenth-century temple that preceded (1570).
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Property Paróquia da Golegã Coordinates 39º 24´08.51´´ N 8º24´34.22´ O Reception to the Public By appointment Location Rua Sousa Alvim, Golegã
Property Santa Casa da Misericórdia da Golegã Coordinates 39°24’26.57”N 8°29’8.91”W Reception to the Public By appointment Location Rua José Relvas, Golegã
CHURCHES AND CHAPELS CHAPEL ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST OF VENTOSA Property Private (The Heirs of D. José de Saldanha Oliveira e Sousa) Coordinates 39º 21´26.17´´ N 8º 31´30.06´´ O Reception to the Public Closed Location Nacional 365, Azinhaga
16TH, 17TH, 18TH CENTURIES Who crosses the plan fields between Azinhaga and the Chapel of Our Lady of Mercy, immediately sees arising the silhouette of the Chapel of St. John of Ventosa. Imposing when it approached, for its sober architecture, but worthy, especially for some of the elements that compose it, such as some Manueline grounds, half spheres and strings, topped by the family’s coat of arms, with a shield with triple papal tiara.
Property Private (José Serrão de Faria Pereira) Coordinates 39º 24’01.40’’ N 8º 29’12.51’’ O Reception to the Public Closed Location Rua de São Lourenço, Golegã
Property Private (Manuel Veiga) Coordinates 39º 21´49.37´´ N 8º 31´34.72´´ O Reception to the Public Closed Location Quinta da Brôa, Azinhaga
CHAPEL OF ST. JOSEPH
17TH CENTURY
Was built by Gaspar Serrao Faria in 1634. The exterior sobriety contrasts with the interior decoration with polychrome pattern tiles, murals about Sacraments and the Holy Family, and the altarpiece coated gilded. The Chapel of St. Joseph was classified as a Public Interest in 1974.
CHAPEL OF OUR LADY OF CONCEPTION
19TH CENTURY
Baroque style is dedicated to Our Lady of Conception, here are the remains of Rafael José da Cunha, a gravestone of his tomb reads: “Here lies Rafael José da Cunha. “Virtuous friend of the poor and prince of the farm owners of Portugal”. The chapel is part of the south wing of the Palace of Cornbread, built in the ancient Almonda Farm.
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CHAPEL OF ST. CAETANO 18
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With a single corridor without defining the space reserved for the chapel. Simple facade with rectangular door surmounted by an oculus and saves cross on the left a twentieth century tile panel with the representation of St. Caetano and on the side opposite a tombstone with the
Property Paróquia da Golegã Coordinates 39º 26´24.34´´ N 8º271´07.59´´ O Reception to the Public Closed Location São Caetano, Golegã
inscription: “Blessing of this chapel by His Excellency Bishop Antonio Francisco Marques, first bishop of Santarem, expanded and restored by the inhabitants of Cardiga and São Caetano, with the help of Cardiga Farm “.
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Chapel of sixteenth-century, from which comes out, every four years, the procession and parade of Bodo Party, after the Eucharist and bread blessing.
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Built by the people in 1570, in honor of St. Sebastian for protecting from plague that devastated the kingdom. The original building remain only the exterior walls and the steeple.
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Property Private Coordinates 39º 20´59.20´´ N 8º 31´40.90´´ O Reception to the Public Closed Location Rua do Espírito Santo, Azinhaga
Property Private (Margarida Castelo Tavares Veiga) Coordinates 39º 20´41´´ N 8º 31´55.40´´ O Reception to the Public Closed Location Azinhaga
HIPPOS GOLEGĂƒ High Equestrian Centre, the Hippos GolegĂŁ, is the first of its kind in Portugal for equestrian sports. Designed to accommodate individual riders of delegations and teams and national and international teams, in preparation for high-level international competitions (European Championships and World and Olympic and Paralympic Games).
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High Equestrian Centre, the Hippos Golegã, is the first
Facilities 1 Outdoor horse Track (140m x 80m) 1 Outdoor horse Track (70m x 40m) 1 Track gallop 2 Horse race track with Mechanical guidelines 40 Boxes Fixed (integrating units 4m x 4m - standard EIF) Support space for the placement of 300 boxes removable Baths for horses Veterinary clinic Medical/Maintenance Barn/Warehouse Administration/Auxiliary services Concierge and reception area to the public Parquing Miscellaneous equipment sports support Equipment for hotels and restaurants (SportHotel Apartments White Horse - 50 beds) Access (1h Lisbon Airport and 1 hour from the border with Spain-Marvão Valencia de Alcántara) Coordinates 39°24’30.82”N 8°28’27.50”W Contacts Caminho Municipal 5, Golegã hippos@cm-golega.pt | www.cm-golega.pt +351 249 979 000
of its kind in Portugal for equestrian sports. Designed to accommodate individual riders of delegations and teams and national and international teams, in preparation for high-level international competitions (European Championships and World and Olympic and Paralympic Games). Based in Golegã, the Horse Capital in the heart of Portugal, near the A1 and A23, 1 hour from Lisbon Airport, 5 minutes from the main railway, and 1 hour from the Spanish border. Opened in May 2013, the Centre for High Performance, the Hippos Golegã, is the first of its kind in Portugal for equestrian sports. Designed to accommodate individual title the Knights of delegations and teams and national and international teams, in preparation for high-level international competitions (European Championships and World and Olympic and Paralympic Games). This equestrian centre prepares athletes and teams in its mission to represent Portugal in various international championships, physical monitoring and psycho-motor of top athletes, as well as your route, in order to enhance their sports performance. Similarly as it was addressed and programmed the preparation and monitoring of the horses incorporating rider sets / set up by individuals or teams. The medical spaces and the veterinarian were designed for diagnosis, follow-up and appropriate therapy and also for monitoring performance. Buildings and equipment were designed and implemented according to the organizational demands of all equestrian disciplines at national and international level, according to the guidelines of the Portuguese Equestrian Federation and the International Equestrian Federation, and may also be training field athletes, coaches and monitors, judges and other officials, being able to carry out any national and / or international events (European Championships and the World). Golegã is now ideal setting for the practice of sport in general, being endowed with EU infrastructure and equipment that are above average and is linked to EuroEquus Network with Jerez de la Frontera (Spain), Waregem (Belgium) Pardubice (Czech Republic) and Wroclaw (Poland).
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The European Horse City association appears with the celebration of the horse in each country, and in 2016 as the first year. The brand is registered as a Community trade mark.
The EuroEquus Network is a non-profit association, which was established on May 3, 2005, by four European cities - Jerez de la Frontera (Spain), GolegĂŁ (Portugal), Waregem (Belgium) and Pardubice (Czech Republic). In 2015 it was integrated into the city of Wroclaw (Poland).
The Association aims to promote and further develop
socio-economic function have an opportunity to join the
cultural heritage of horses. In order to reach the general
Association as ordinary members. Cities from territories
objectives, the cities shall cooperate on a number of
outside the European Union may join the Association as
activities. The Association intends to create a cultural,
associates.
social and economic identity by collaboration among
EURO EQUUS represents a network of a great
different European territories that are linked by the
importance, which will allow for the exchange
equestrian sector. It wants to protect, develop and
of experience and transfer of useful knowledge.
promote the “horse regions�, and by doing so, assure
Furthermore, it will enable the members to jointly
the preservation of the European equestrian patrimony,
prepare training projects as well as organize exhibitions,
support the enterprise by cooperating with the training
races and other events.
management and with professionals in the equestrian field.
The headquarters of the Association are located in the Spanish city of Jerez de la Frontera. English is both the
The Association is open for two categories of members.
official and working language of the association.
In addition to the founding members, other cities within the European Union where horses perform an important
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GOLEGÃ PORTUGAL Situated in the heart of Portugal, between the Tagus and Almonda rivers in the Ribatejo
t: +351 249 979 000
region, the history and foundation of Golegã date back to the very beginning of Portugal’s
e: equuspolis@cm-golega.pt
nationality, because of its strategic location.
s: www.cm-golega.pt
Golegã has long-standing and deep-rooted equestrian tradition, and is now one of the leading exponents of Lusitanian equestrian culture. As a result of its history, Golegã maintains the National Horse Fair, held annually in November, the former St Martins Fair, which dates back to the 16th century, as well as the International Lusitano Horse Fair. Giving mares their rightful place in the limelight, since 1998 Golegã has held a fair specifically dedicated to the presentation of mares, ExpoÉgua (May). In fact, the most and the best
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pure-blood Lusitano, which are spread across Europe and America, have their origins in
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mares and stallions, born and raised in Golegã.
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Golegã, the Portuguese Capital of the Horse, benefits from wide-ranging horse-related business activities, from trade, training, sports and culture, to leisure, numerous private stud farms, equestrian centres, equipment and services for horses.
PORTUGAL
Golegã’s customs and traditions are also well worth exploring. Its landmarks include churches (15th and 16th century), chapels, manor houses and a 19th- century photography studio and laboratory, built by Carlos Relvas, the only one in the world and a pioneer both in Portugal and internationally, as well as the interesting natural reserve included in the international network of biosphere reserves (UNESCO), Paúl de Boquilobo.
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•Golegã
SPAIN
•Jerez
•Pardubice
CZECH REPUBLIC
WAREGEM BELGIUM t: +32 566 213 83
The history of Waregem and its growth from a small rural community to a city, is entwined
e: internationalesamenwerking@waregem.be
with the history of horses. Actually Waregem is kown as the Flemish capital of horses.
s: www.waregem.be
Waregem carries this title with prowd and shows it in the city slogan ‘stad in galop’ or ‘galopping city’ and the magnitude of horse related activities in the city. The end of August – beginning September Waregem is the yearly highpoint in the town’s calendar and that of the surrounding area, both near by and far away. The world-famous “Waregem Koerse” festivities attract a vast amount of people to Waregem each year. The famous “Grand Steeplechase of Flanders”, with its spectacular jump over the Gaverbeek brook, is the sporting sensation of the year. The “Waregem Koerse” races are part of a sevenday programme of festivities which allow the 40.000 spectators and visitors to immerse
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themselves in a pleasant, vibrant atmosphere. The “Waregem Koerse” Races Hat Trophy is
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slowly gaining the allure of an continental Ascot.
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Bloso Sport Centre in the heart of the city and the backgarden of the Waregem hippodrome is an accessible, multi-purpose and multi-functional equine centre offering excellent opportunities for in- and outdoor horse disciplines. The centre offers both lessons and recreational, accompanied riding and hippotherapy.
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Waregem is constantly aware of the need to honour and maintain its horse heritage and image. The horse in all its features is also prominent in the streets of the town. Various sculptures are a perfect advertisement for the Waregem as a city of horses.
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•Jerez
•Pardubice
CZECH REPUBLIC
JEREZ SPAIN t: +34 956 149 300
For centuries, Jerez has been dedicated to the raising and reproduction of horses, not only
e: webmaster@aytojerez.es
with a military and defensive end, but also for the enjoyment of its citizens.
s: www.jerez.es
There are two significant moments in the history of the horse in Jerez which should be mentioned: firstly, the arrival of the Carthusian monks at the end of the 15th century; The second event was the holding of the World Equestrian Games in September 2002. This definitively confirmed Jerez’s position as the Andalusian capital of the Spanish horse and its ability to organise important events related to the equestrian world. Jerez offers a wide range of activities closely related to the horse, from research to leisure, business, training, sport and culture. All of these are closely linked to centres on a national
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and international level with their headquarters in Jerez, such as the Royal Andalusian School
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of Equestrian Art, the Hierro del Bocado stud farm, the military stud farm and Equine
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Reproduction Centre , numerous private studs, equestrian centres, and prestigious centres and services dedicated to the world of horses. This rich cultural diversity linked to the horse is a key activity for the local economy, a magnificent heritage which is a point of reference in its contribution to the world of the horse and the equine industry in general.
PORTUGAL •Golegã
SPAIN
•Jerez
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•Pardubice
CZECH REPUBLIC
PARDUBICE CZECH REPUBLIC t: +420 466 859 111
Pardubice can be rightly considered the capital of horse culture in central Europe. In the
e: posta@mmp.cz
second half of the 16th century, the Imperial Stud Farm was founded in the nearby Kladruby
s: www.pardubice.eu
nad Labem. The Old-Kladruby horses have been used for centuries as the ceremonial carriage horses at the Imperial court of Vienna. Today they still serve in the ceremonies at royal courts of Sweden and Denmark. Since 1874, Pardubice Racecourse hosts the Velká Pardubická Steeplechase recognized as the most difficult steeplechase in continental Europe and one of the most important sport events in the Czech Republic. A portfolio of horse related activities and points of interest seem to be endless. During the annual exhibition Horses in Action tens of horse breeds from all around the world participate in equestrian shows and performances. The region offers a dense network of bridle trails with
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many stations where horses can be rented for recreational riding. A stunning collection of
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visual arts focused on horses can be found in the Hippological Museum of Slatiňany. A great
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collection of historical saddles and gears is installed in the Riding-Hall in Heřmanův Městec and visitors with health problems might seek care in the Center for Hippotherapy Apolenka. No matter of what part of horse culture appeals to you, you can be sure that you will find it in the Czech capital of horses – the city of Pardubice.
PORTUGAL •Golegã
SPAIN
•Jerez
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•Pardubice
CZECH REPUBLIC
WROCLAW POLAND t: +48 71 776 71 46
Administrative, economic and cultural capital of Lower Silesia. It is the fourth largest city in
e: redakcja@araw.pl
Poland (630,000 inhabitants), situated on the Odra River and its four tributaries spanned
s: www.wroclaw.pl
by more than 100 bridges (hence called the ‘Venice of the North’). In recent times, Wrocław has been a venue for major sports events, including UEFA Euro 2012 and World Volleyball Championship 2014. In 2016 the city will boast the honour of becoming the European Capital of Culture and in 2017 it will host The World Games. Horse races were held in Wrocław as early as the 16th century. Modern horse racing began here in 1907 when Wrocław Racecourse was founded. Today, it is Poland’s centre of jump races. The racing season highlights include the Wielka Wrocławska Steeplechase and the Wielka Partynicka Hurdle run in early September. Since 2014, one of the five Polish classic
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races, the Oaks, has been run in Wrocław in early August. With harness racing contributing
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to what Wrocław Racecourse has to offer, horse races in Wrocław attract thousands of
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spectators each year. Wrocław Racecourse is more than just a racetrack. With horse riding lessons and pleasure riding for children and adults, and a wide range of training sessions and clinics with professionals of world renown, it is a multifunction equestrian centre open to the public all year round. Last but not least, horse shows held in Wrocław include – in addition to show jumping, dressage and western riding – the unique National Bridleless Riding Championship.
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PORTUGAL •Golegã
SPAIN
•Jerez
•Pardubice
CZECH REPUBLIC
INFORMATIONS CONTACTS MUNICIPALITY OF GOLEGÃ Largo D. Manuel I, Golegã T 249 979 050
CARLOS RELVAS STUDIO-HOUSE Largo D. Manuel I, Golegã T 249 979 120
GNR GOLEGÃ Rua do Messegeiro nº14, Golegã T 249 979 030 F 249 979 038
PARISH COUNCILS GOLEGÃ Largo D. Manuel I, Golegã T 249 976 279
MARTINS CORREIA MUNICIPAL MUSEUM Rua D. João IV, Golegã T 249 979 000
RURAL AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM Rua dos Álamos, Golegã T +351 917 799 292
PARISH COUNCILS AZINHAGA Rua Pilar D´El Rio, Azinhaga T 249 957 140
MUNICIPAL MUSEUM OF TYPEWRITER Rua da Oliveira, Biblioteca Municipal, Golegã T 249 979 126
NMCPGP Antiga Escola Primária de São Caetano, Golegã T +351 960 211 418 E cpgp@cpgp.pt
PARISH COUNCILS POMBALINHO Rua Carolina Infante da Câmara nº75, Pombalinho T 243 459 401
MUNICIPAL LIBRARY GOLEGÃ Rua da Oliveira, Golegã T 249 979 125
EQUUSPOLIS Rua D. João IV, Golegã T 249 979 000
GOLEGÃ CAMPING Largo do Parque de Campismo, Golegã T 249 979 003
SPORTHOTEL SPORTS TRAINING CENTER Largo D.Manuel I, Golegã T 249 979 003
JOSE SARAMAGO LIBRARY AZINHAGA Rua Pilar D´El Rio, Azinhaga T 249 957 297
MUNICIPAL POOLS GOLEGÃ Rua da Palmeira, Golegã T 249 979 121
GOLEGÃ STEP BY STEP
MUNICIPAL STADIUM MANUEL BENTO Rua Rafael da Cunha, Golegã T 249 977 203
Edition: Municipality of Golegã// Division of Social Intervention// Culture and Tourism Service Year 2016 Coordination Elsa Lourenço
HIPPOS - HIGH EQUESTRIAN CENTRE Caminho Municipal n.º 5, Golegã T: 249 979 000 E: hippos@cm-golega.pt
TOURIST OFFICE/ASSOCIAÇÃO ROTA DO CAVALOE DO RIBATEJO Rua D. Afonso Henriques, Golegã T 249 979 002
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