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Monuments in Penafiel
Honra de Barbosa
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Rua de Honra de Barbosa
4560, Rans
This is a medieval complex comprising a manor house, tower, residence, pillory, gallows, barracks/prison, fountains, and chapel. This architectural ensemble constitutes an important testament to the genesis and evolution of the manor house in Portugal from the 12th century onwards.
Anta de Santa Marta / Dólmen da Portela
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Portela do Monte
4560, Santa Marta
Prehistoric granite dolmen, of which only the chamber remains, with the covering slab supported by three upright stones. It is worth noting the existence of four more upright stones, which are fragmented. Note that Neolithic peoples inhabited this area, leaving traces of dolmenic and castro cultures.
Quinta da Aveleda
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Rua da Aveleda, 2
4560-570, Penafiel
It is the most well-known and important farm in the municipality, marking the landscape with its vineyards. Of particular note is the Quinta's manor house (from the 18th century) and the romantic garden that surrounds it, where you will find the Torre das Cabras (Tower of the Goats), the Tea House (in Victorian style and decorated internally with Portuguese faience), the Fountain of the Four Seasons (executed by Master João da Silva), ancient trees and, above all, the Janela da Reboleira (Reboleira Window), in Manueline style, which is a national monument.
Mosteiro do Salvador de Paço de Sousa
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Largo do Mosteiro
4560-347, Paço de Sousa
The first references to the monastery date back to 994 in the will of Abbot Randulfo, fleeing a monastery further south during the incursions of Almanzor. Although the original church does not correspond to the current Romanesque temple, its architecture left its mark on the construction that would be erected in the 13th century, thus denoting a transitional style from Romanesque to Gothic. King Henry donated the monastery to the Ribadouro family, from which Egas Moniz came, who, in turn, bequeathed half of his fortune to the monastery to be buried there. The church contains the tomb of Egas Moniz, …
Túmulo de São Roque
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Avenida de São Roque
4560, Penafiel
A stone tomb, located by the chapel that has the same name.
Igreja São Miguel de Arcanjo
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Urrô
4560, Urrô
A large church, dating back to 1949, with two belltowers. There is also a small garden.
Capela da Senhora da Conceição
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Rua Senhora da Conceição
4560, Irivo
Small stone chapel.
Janela da Aveleda
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Quinta da Aveleda
4560, Penafiel
A manuelin window that belongs to the house of Henry the Navigator. Dom João IV was later proclaimed king here.
Capela de São Bartolomeu de Louredo
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Travessa de Louredo
4560, Penafiel
A small stone chapel.
Torre de Coreixas
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Lugar de Coreixas
4575, Coreixas
A manor founded in the 13th century, with a tower with battlements of the 15th century. The Tower is made of stone, abandoned and almost entirely covered of vegetation. By the Tower there is the "Marco de Coreixas".