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Monuments in Vinhais

Moinho de Fresulfe

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Fresulfe
5320-052, Vinhais

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Mill located in the Montesinho Natural Park, on the left bank of the Tuela River. The large dam guarantees enough water for the mill, with its three millstones, to operate. The old premises where the miller lived are currently transformed into a tourist accommodation unit.

Centro Interpretativo da Gruta de Dine / Lorga de Dine / Casa da Moura Encantada

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Rua da Igreja
5320-051, Vinhais

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Ancient limestone dolomite cave, with occupation documented in Recent Prehistory and Protohistory. It is believed to have had a funerary function, as well as having served as a grain store. The collection of its interior can be found in the Dom Diogo de Sousa Museum, in Braga.

Igreja de São Francisco e Seminário dos Missionários Apostólicos de Vinhais

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Rua dos Frades
5320-331, Vinhais

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This building has architectural features from the 17th and 18th centuries. On the facade, open, large windows framed in granite, with Johannine decoration. Elegant pinnacles top the cornices on which the pediments rise. The church also has a parietal bell tower crowned by amphorae.

Pelourinho de Vinhais

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Rua do Boqueiro
5320, Vinhais

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Pillory formed by an octagonal shaft and a capital decorated with heraldic symbols and a cross, topped with an armillary sphere. It was built in the 16th century, destroyed at the end of the 19th century and rebuilt in the 20th century.

Castelo de Vinhais

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Rua do Boqueiro
5320, Vinhais

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Castle built in the 13th century, then subject to modifications in 1253. It had great military importance due to its location in a border area. Currently, some walls of medieval origin remain, as well as some towers and doors. In the 18th century, the existing castle was demolished so that the main church could be erected.

Edifício dos Antigos Condes de Vinhais / Casas Novas / Centro Cultural Solar dos Condes de Vinhais

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Rua Simão da Costa Pessoa
5340-335, Vinhais

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Baroque-style manor house, built in the 18th century. It has a longitudinal plan and a hipped roof. The facade is characterized by the rhythm of the windows and doors, with triangular pediments and wrought iron. On the left side of the building is the chapel. In the various rooms on the main floor there are traces of paintings with bucolic scenes.

Igreja Paroquial de Candedo / Igreja de São Nicolau

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Rua da Igreja
5335-032, Rebordelo

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Igreja Matriz de Vilar de Ossos / Igreja de São Cipriano

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Largo Pinto
5320-243, Vinhais

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Mannerist and Baroque church, consisting of a longitudinal plan with nave, chancel more sacristies and narrow adossadas, interior covered in fake wooden barrel-vaults. Inside, the Baroque carved altarpieces, national style.

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