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The 14th-century Gothic church contains the gravestone of Pedro Álvares Cabral, the discoverer of Brazil. (There's also a tomb of the explorer in Belmonte, the town of his birth in northeastern Portugal, but no one is really sure just what—or who—is in which tomb.) Note the delicate rose window whose setting was carved from a single slab of stone.
One of the city's treasures, this museum occupies a former seminary next to the imposing 17th-century cathedral. Inside you'll find examples of religious art spanning the centuries, but the best reason to visit is the grandeur of the space itself, with its beautifully painted ceilings and tile panels.
A relative newcomer to the Portuguese wine scene, ODE has already made a name for itself with wines made following organic and regenerative principles, its various monovarietals being of particular note. Tours of the winery may be booked via the website for Wednesday through Sunday; they conclude with a tasting with five wines (€20) or with lunch with wine pairing (for an extra €45) in the excellent Cellar Door restaurant, which serves unusual Japanese-style dishes and which is open to all comers.
