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1. • • The Beja are traditionally Cushitic-speaking pastoral nomads native to northeast Africa, referred to as Blemmyes in ancient texts.
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   Why is Beja called Beja?

   • It’s a small city of about 35,000 inhabitants, full of history and cultural heritage. Its name comes from the Arabic word “Baja”, which means peace, and that’s exactly what you can expect from a holiday there. Beja is the capital of Baixo Alentejo, the lower part of the Alentejo region.

   Beja Portugal, the Ideal City for a Peaceful Weekend Getaway

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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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   Why is Beja important?

   • Situated on a 277-metre (909 ft) hill, commanding a strategic position over the vast plains of the Baixo Alentejo, Beja was already an important place in antiquity. Already inhabited in Celtic times, [ 4 ][better source needed] the town was later named Pax Julia by Julius Caesar in 48 BCE, when he made peace with the Lusitanians.

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   Where is Beja Portugal?

   • However, in inland Portugal there is a magical and not so well known town called Beja, the capital of the Baixo Alentejo region. In this article you will find all the information you need about visiting Beja and what to do when you get there.

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   Who are the Beja tribe?

   • They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Beja, nomadic people grouped into tribes and occupying mountain country between the Red Sea and the Nile and Atbara rivers from the latitude of Aswān southeastward to the Eritrean Plateau—that is, from southeastern Egypt through Sudan and into Eritrea.

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   What to do in Beja?

   • Let’s explore the best things to do in Beja: 1. Museu Rainha Dona Leonor The former Convent of the Conception in Beja has been a museum of some form since 1791, and is the oldest in Portugal. Also known as the Beja Regional Museum, it’s an attraction that lets the architecture and furnishings do the talking.

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3. www.thecrazytourist.com › 15-best-things-beja-portugal15 Best Things to Do in Beja (Portugal) - The Crazy Tourist

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   Jan 26, 2020 · This sleepy town is embedded in Alentejo’s fertile farmland and commanded by a marble castle tower. Beja has existed in some form since the Celts, and in Roman times it was named Pax Julia after the treaty that brought western Iberia under the imperial yoke.

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   Known as the breadbasket of Portugal, the region's agriculture is a mainstay of the local economy. It produces wheat, wine and olives. Tourism has also importance due to sunny weather, a long history and many cultural attractions including a 13th-century castle and a number of museums.

5. www.visitportugal.com › en › contentVisitar Beja | www.visitportugal.com

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   Visit Beja. A visit to Beja in an atmosphere of Alentejo calm, to discover conquests and hidden loves. Arrive and head for the Tower of the Castelo de Menagem, with its place in the country's history, where great battles took place to defend Portugal's borders.

6. explorial.com › unveiling-bejas-10-hidden-gems-offUnveiling Beja's 10 Hidden Gems: Off the Beaten Path - Explorial

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   May 10, 2024 · Welcome to Beja, in Portugal – a city steeped in history, culture, and untold stories waiting to be discovered. Beyond its well-known attractions lies a treasure trove of hidden gems, each with its own charm and allure.

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   Jul 8, 2024 · Beja is the capital of Baixo Alentejo, the lower part of the Alentejo region. The Alentejo region is known for its rich-flavoured wine, delicious traditional cuisine and a hot climate with little rainfall throughout the year, which makes Beja a perfect destination if you’re coming from colder countries.

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8. www.tripadvisor.com › Attractions-g189102THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Beja (2024) - Must-See Attractions

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   Things to Do in Beja, Portugal: See Tripadvisor's 10,766 traveler reviews and photos of Beja tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in November. We have reviews of the best places to see in Beja. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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   Beja, nomadic people grouped into tribes and occupying mountain country between the Red Sea and the Nile and Atbara rivers from the latitude of Aswān southeastward to the Eritrean Plateau—that is, from southeastern Egypt through Sudan and into Eritrea.