Estremoz, Portugal

Estremoz, Portugal

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Estremoz Portugal

Estremoz is a municipality in Portugal. It is situated in the Alentejo region. Along with the other two marble towns, Borba and Vila Viçosa, Estremoz is globally recognized for its high-quality marble that comes in various colors. This marble has been utilized since ancient times for sculpture and architecture. The initial exports during Roman times were likely used for the construction of the Circus Maximus of Emerita Augusta, in what is now Spain. The marble from this region has been used in renowned places such as the Monastery of Jerónimos, the Monastery of Batalha, the Monastery of Alcobaça, and the Tower of Belém. Portugal is the world's second largest marble exporter, only surpassed by Italy (Carrara marble). About 85% of this marble (over 370,000 tons) is produced in the vicinity of Estremoz. The International Union of Geological Sciences has designated the Estremoz marble as a Global Heritage Stone Resource.
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Talavera La Real (BJZ)
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