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Monuments in Penafiel
Memorial da Ermida
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Lugar da Ermida
4560-173, Irivo
Corresponding to a typology of monument that only six copies in Portugal, the decor features used on this memorial are its construction in the mid-13TH century. Originally located along the road that came from the medieval port and crossed the parish of Paço de Sousa, was moved from its original position due to the transformation of the road network. It is thought that this type of construction is related to the placement of graves, the evocation of memory of someone or with the passage of funeral processions. Legend has it that this memorial, in conjunction with those of Sobrado (Castelo …
Homenagem a Dom António Ferreira Gomes
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Milhundos
4560, Milhundos
A large bronze statue that is a tribute to Dom António Ferreira Gomes, who was born in Penafiel and became Bishop of Oporto.
Quinta de Cabanelas
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Avenida de São Miguel
4560-042, Bustelo
Casa secular com parque particular, jardins e campos de cultivo. Situado perto da zona histórica da cidade, funciona como Turismo Rural.
Palacete do Barão do Calvário
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Avenida Egas Moniz
4560-546, Penafiel
A manor dating back to 1858 and located in the centre of the town. Currently it is a Library and a Municipal Archive.
Fonte da Casa de Cabanelas
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EN320 - Lugar de Cabanelas
4560, Bustelo
A fountain ornamented by a large shirld, sided by naturalist elements. A special note to the gargoyle shaped faucet from where the water flows into a small tank.
Conjunto da Via Sacra
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Valpedre
4575, Valpedre
A set of several stone crucifixes in a magnificent landscape.
Caminho do Calvário - Cruzeiro e Alminhas
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Caminho do Calvário
4575, Oldrões
A typical pathway - calvary pathway, crucifix and souls.
Monumento aos Combatentes da Grande Guerra
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Praça do Município
4560, Penafiel
A monument to the soldiers killed in World War I, dating back to 1927, with tribute plaques and a list of the soldiers of the parish who died in combat.
Monumento ao Carneirinho
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Guilhufe
4560, Marecos
A monument that alludes to the carneirinho (small lamb) festivities, composed of several sculptures placed along the roundabout and the southern triangle. Inscription: "Our small lamb is pretty/adorned with paper/long live our teacher/that lives in Penafiel".
Ponte Romana de Santa Marta
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Avenida da Ponte
4560, Santa Marta
A vegetation covred roman bridge.