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Monuments in Covilhã
Judiaria da Covilhã
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Rua das Flores
6200-096, Covilhã
The Jewish community of Covilhã was, between the 12th and the beginning of the 20th century, one of the strongest in Portugal. Many vestiges remain from that period, particularly architectural ones in the area of the old Jewish quarter, in the historical center. There were once two Hebrew settlements, characterized by narrow, unplanned streets and small public spaces. There is a Manueline window from that period located at the back of the town hall.
Ponte da Ribeira da Carpinteira
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Rua Marquês de Ávila e Bolama
6200-053, Covilhã
Designed to stand 52 meters high and 220 meters long, it aims to facilitate mobility and reduce the distance between the Penedos Altos neighborhood and the city center. This work by architect Carrilho Graça, inaugurated in 2009, deserves to be properly appreciated, having already received several awards worldwide. It features a zigzag design and its landscape integration is remarkable.
Igreja de Santa Maria Maior
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Rua Senhor da Paciência
6200-138, Covilhã
Located in the city's historic area, it is covered in white and blue tiles intended to depict the life of the Virgin Mary. It is a Neo-Baroque revivalist church with a longitudinal plan, comprising a nave, a narrower and lower chancel, a side chapel, a baptistery, and a bell tower. It was built in 1886 on the site of the former Church of Santa Maria do Castelo. Inside, the Neo-Rococo and Neoclassical gilded altarpieces are particularly noteworthy.
Muralhas da Cidade da Covilhã
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Rua do Norte
6200-153, Covilhã
These are the remains of an ancient Roman castle, built on a site overlooking the city. Of the original medieval fortress, only a few sections of the wall remain, some integrated into other buildings and not always visible. At the top of the walls is the Portas do Sol viewpoint, which offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the region and where it is possible to appreciate a work of urban art.
Teatro-Cine da Covilhã / Teatro Municipal da Covilhã
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Rua Ruy Faleiro, 1
6200-151, Covilhã
This theatre for movies and other forms of art was built in the XX century in order to replace a former building. It was inaugurated in 1954 and has capacity for 1095 places.
Igreja Matriz de Vale Formoso / Igreja de Santa Ana
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Vale Formoso
6200, Covilhã
Chiesa Madre (mother church) of longitudinal plant consisting of a ship with high choir, a slightly narrower chancel and adossados, a sacristy and an attachment. It was built in the 17th century and rebuilt in the 18th century, showing features of Mannerist, Baroque and Rococo architecture.
Igreja Matriz de Paul / Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção
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Rua da Igreja
6215-405, Unhais da Serra
Baroque church consisting of a longitudinal plan with a single nave, a chancel narrower and a Bell Tower. In the interior, especially the altarpieces of carved national style and for the vaulted ceiling.
Igreja Matriz de Coutada / Igreja de São Sebastião
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Largo Infante Dom Henrique, 9
6215-766, Unhais da Serra
Igreja Matriz de Dominguizo / Igreja do Divino Espírito Santo
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Rua do Adro
6200-512, Covilhã
Church rebuilt in 1786 on a primitive Temple. The belfry was built in 1922.
Igreja Matriz de Peraboa / Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
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Rua da Igreja, 9
6200-591, Covilhã
Mannerist and Baroque church consisting of a longitudinal plan with a single nave, a chancel and a vestry and closer adossados attachments. Also features a Bell Tower, separate from the property. It was built in the 17th century, suffering renovations in the following centuries.