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Ribatejo is a region of Portugal. It is the country's most central province, with neither an Atlantic coast nor a border with Spain. Ribatejo lies along the River Tagus (Rio Tejo) Valley.

Cities

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Map of Ribatejo
  • 1 Abrantes — City on the River Tagus with a medieval castle
  • 2 Almeirim Almeirim on Wikipedia — an ancient city known for its cuisine
  • 3 Alpiarça Alpiarça on Wikipedia — a town in the heart of the Tagus surrounded by fertile and generous lands
  • 4 Benavente Benavente, Portugal on Wikipedia — with an historic centre, most of the town's houses were rebuilt after the 1909 earthquake
  • 5 Cartaxo — a centre of production of the typical wine of the Valley of the Tejo
  • 6 Coruche — town on the River Sorraia
  • 7 Entroncamento — city with an important railway junction
  • 8 Golegã Golegã on Wikipedia — "the capital of the horse", two horse fairs take place every November
  • 9 Rio Maior — a base for visiting the natural salt flats of Rio Maior, which are 3 km away
  • 10 Salvaterra de Magos Salvaterra de Magos on Wikipedia — traditionally linked to bullfighting and animal husbandry
  • 11 Santarém — it has the largest and most varied ensemble of gothic churches in Portugal
  • 12 Tomar — one of Portugal's historical jewels, it was the last Templar town to be commissioned for construction, its convent is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • 13 Torres Novas — city with medieval castle and nearby Roman ruins
  • 14 Vila Franca de Xira — Lisbon suburb along the River Tagus, known for its bull running

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Ribatejo (/ʁi.bɐ.ˈtɐj.ʒu/, rree-buh-TAY-zhoo)

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