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Museu do Tempo e dos Sentidos

Almeida

Here ran the old Court of Castelo Mendo. This is a Philippine building from the 17th century, all in stone. The interior conserves parts of everyday life of the population, offered in full for there to be seen, of which …

Picadeiro d'El Rey

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Located in the Bastion of Our Lady of the Brotas, this manege was once a place where war materials were manufactured and repaired. It was used as headquarters and became ruined in the 19th century. It still maintain many of …

Igreja Matriz de Malhada Sorda

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Religious architecture from the 16th century located in plaza Largo de Chafariz, surrounded by necropolis and composed by a nave, main chapel and bell tower. On the interior it can be appreciated some murals behind the altar, even though its …

Castelo de Almeida

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Military architecture, hexagonal plant surrounded by a moat, composed of six bastions: San Francisco, San Pedro, Santo António, Nossa Senhora das Boots or the train, Santa Bárbara and St. John of God. The ruins of this castle are a result …

Castelo de Castelo Bom

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This castle is situated on a mound overlooking the Coa River and was one of the seven castles negotiated by Dinis in Treaty of Alcañices. It was also this monarch who delivered the letter of foral to the village and …

Castelo de Castelo Mendo

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Taking the village of Mendo suffered several occupations, Dinis decided to rebuild and enlarge the wall around the village. This castle has suffered a blow with the war of restoration and with liberal reform, in 1855, when the County was …

Muralhas da Praça de Almeida

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Regular polygon-shaped, is one of the most important fortification systems of the country. It was rebuilt following the restoration Wars, integrating the previous medieval structure. Later, it was invaded by Napoleonic troops and destroyed by an explosion, which also affected …