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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Beja,_PortugalBeja, Portugal - Wikipedia

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   Beja (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈbɛʒɐ] ⓘ) is a city and a municipality in the Alentejo region, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 35,854, [1] in an area of 1,146.44 km 2 (442.64 sq mi). [2] The city proper had a population of 21,658 in 2001.

2. portugaltravelguide.com › beja-portugalThe City of Beja - Portugal Travel Guide

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   Aug 10, 2024 · Rising like a pyramid above vast plains of surrounding wheat fields, Beja stands proud as the capital of the Lower (Baixo) Alentejo region. Founded by Julius Caesar himself, it was known in Roman times as Pax Julia until the Moorish invasion in AD 711 when it grew into an important cultural centre.

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   Beja is a city of 21,660 inhabitants, located in Beja Municipality in the Alentejo region of Portugal. The city’s history stretches back to Roman times, when it was a regional capital under Julius Caesar.

4. www.portugal.com › city › exploring-beja-portugalsExploring Beja: Portugal’s Forgotten District Capital

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   Nov 20, 2023 · Beja, with its timeless charm and rich cultural heritage, promises an unforgettable escape in the heart of the Alentejo. From the ancient walls of the Castle of Beja to the culinary delights of local eateries, every moment in this city is an exploration of history and hospitality.

5. en.wikivoyage.org › wiki › BejaBeja – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

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   Beja is a city in Portugal with a population of 36,000 people (2011). It stands on the summit of a high hill surrounded by beautiful and fertile valleys under cultivation, as the district is rich in agricultural products, mainly cereals, olive oil, and wine.

6. www.coe.int › en › webBeja, Portugal - Intercultural City - Intercultural cities ...

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   Beja is a municipality in the Alentejo Region in Southern Portugal with a population of 35,734 inhabitants. It is the capital of both the District of Beja composed of 14 municipalities and the Region of Baixo Alentejo. City status. National Intercultural Cities Network - Portugal. Population diversity.

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   Is Beja a city?

   • Beja (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈbɛʒɐ] ⓘ) is a city and a municipality in the Alentejo region, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 35,854, [ 1 ] in an area of 1,146.44 km 2 (442.64 sq mi). [ 2 ] The city proper had a population of 21,658 in 2001. [ 3 ] The municipality is the capital of the Beja District. The municipal holiday is Ascension Day.

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   What is the capital of the Beja District?

   • The municipality is the capital of the Beja District. The municipal holiday is Ascension Day. The Portuguese Air Force has an airbase in the area – the Air Base No. 11. Pillory in the republican square (Praça da República).

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   When did Beja become a bishopric?

   • Beja became again the head of a bishopric in 1770, more than a thousand years after the fall of the Visigothic city. In 1808 Napoleonic troops under General Junot sacked the city and massacred the inhabitants. Jews had already been living in Beja by the time the Kingdom of Portugal was established in the 12th century.

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   What is the Beja public garden?

   • The Beja Public Garden is not merely a park; it’s a haven where nature and urban life harmonize, inviting locals and visitors alike to unwind amidst the beauty of carefully landscaped greenery. Venture further into Beja’s religious heritage with a visit to the Convent of Saint Francis.

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   What is Beja known for?

   • The Carmelite nuns convent of Beja. The Castle of Beja on top of the hill can be seen from afar and dominates the town. It was built, together with the town walls, under the reign of King Diniz in the 13th century over the remains of a Roman castellum that had been fortified by the Moors.

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   Is Beja a military airport?

   • The military airport of Beja, 9 kilometres away, has been converted and was opened for civilian flights in 2011. The Portuguese wet lease airline Hi Fly operated its Airbus A380, purchased second-hand in 2018, from Beja, as well as other airplanes of its fleet. [citation needed]

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8. portugalvirtual.pt › _tourism › plainsBeja - Portugal - Alentejo - Tourism

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   The castle overlooks the immense flat area of Alentejo one of the most important agricultural regions of Portugal. Beja is the capital of this beautiful and unspoiled region. Visiting the City of Beja. The Castle. While resting on Roman fortifications, the castle was rebuilt by king Dinis in 1310.