Ruínas da Aldeia de Sapateira
In these ruins of the village of Sapateira, one can still find uninhabited houses, a communal fountain and oven, and a threshing floor for drying grain. This ruined village gave rise to the current village of Dornelas.
- Easy external parking
- Archeological sites
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Characteristics
Monuments near Ruínas da Aldeia de Sapateira
Fachada da Capela de São João Evangelista
It features a plastered and whitewashed facade, framed by pilastered quoins marked by pinnacles. The portal is a segmental arch, crowned by a pediment with a p…
Capela de Santa Bárbara
In this 18th century chapel stands out the main façade, in gable torn by a straight Dick and portal both aras de altar on the porch.
Ruínas da Capela de São Torcato
These ruins were part of a chapel of the ancient village of Crab which is also nowadays, in ruins.
Fonte Comunitária de Dornelas
Formerly, this Centennial fountain served the population of water. Excess water served to fill the troughs of animals.
Moinho de Água de Porto de Aguiar
This watermill, on the banks of the Dão River, is still in operation. It consists of two millstones, which can operate simultaneously, and includes a water acc…
