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Monuments in São Pedro do Sul
Termas Romanas de São Pedro do Sul / Balneário Romano
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Rua Doutor António José de Almeida
3660-692, Termas de São Pedro do Sul
On one of the banks of the Vouga River, next to the new thermal baths of São Pedro do Sul, lies one of the oldest Roman thermal baths, making it one of the most important archaeological monuments from this period. It is a Roman thermal area composed of a tepidarium, a caldarium, a sudatorium, and a laconicum (dry greenhouse), comprising a set of five pools. It is also known as the Dom Afonso Henriques Pool.
Palácio de Reriz
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Praça da República
3660-442, São Pedro do Sul
The Reriz Palace was built in the 18th century and is characterized by its grated facades and stonework. The main facade features four rectangular windows, dominated by broken pediments and protected by grated balconies. The manor's gardens are located in the inner courtyard.
Convento dos Franciscanos / Convento de São José
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Largo de São Sebastião
3660-441, São Pedro do Sul
A former monastery founded in 1725 to serve as a hospital and hostel for the friars of the Third Order who used the thermal baths. The convent area consists of the temple, cloister, and monastic outbuildings. Of the former monastery, only the church remains, with the interior featuring tiles and the image of the Virgin and Child. It has a working carillon and is occasionally open for classical music and traditional regional music concerts.
Castro do Cárcoda
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Carvalhais
3660-075, Carvalhais
The hillfort is located midway up the slopes of the Serra da Arada, covering an area of over seven hectares and rising 610 meters above sea level. Carvings of the basic rock art typology of the Northwest Peninsula were discovered, concluding that it was inhabited between the 7th century BC and the 4th century AD. Remains of over 25 houses with circular, oval, and rectangular plans remain. The settlement was defended by a triple wall with a perimeter of 660 meters.
Ponte de Cunhedo
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São Cristóvão de Lafões
3660-280, São Cristóvão de Lafões
This mediaeval bridge is from the 16th century and it is located above Vouga River. It has three arches in which the central arch is the bigger one.
Fonte de São Martinho
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Rua do Carvalhedo
3660-997, Termas de São Pedro do Sul
This source is tile covered with paintings of classic floral motifs and excerpts of poetry. Its water is drinkable and is in good condition.
Chafariz do Largo do Calvário
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Largo do Calvário
3660-253, Santa Cruz da Trapa
This fountain has four stone fountains and about 4 feet in diameter. The Center is a cruise with 6 meters high with ornate base, column with Corinthian form decorated on top with flowers of Corinth and cross with little ornamentation.
Largo Doutor António José de Almeida
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Largo Doutor António José de Almeida
3660-692, Termas de São Pedro do Sul
Large square which hosts all the events promoted by the municipality of São Pedro do Sul, these events ranging from musical entertainment to the gymnastics for seniors who here takes place every morning in high season. Has a small fountain that springs thermal water.
Busto ao Comendador Agostinho Valgode
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Largo do Calvário
3660-253, Santa Cruz da Trapa
Bust in honor of Commander Augustine Valgode.
Busto de Joaquim de Almeida Sobrinho
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Largo do Calvário
3660-253, Santa Cruz da Trapa
Bust of Joaquim de Almeida Nephew.