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Centro Interpretativo do Castelo e Territórios de Pinhel
- art
Rua do Castelo
6400-340, Pinhel
This is an exhibition center located within Pinhel Castle itself, making this cultural space a point of great interest, as it frequently hosts a variety of exhibitions that are well worth visiting.
Museu Municipal de Pinhel
- heritage
Largo Ministro Duarte Pacheco
6400-444, Pinhel
The Pinhel Municipal Museum is dedicated to developing cultural activities in various spaces throughout the city and municipality, as well as collecting and disseminating material and immaterial information and testimonies to preserve and transmit the history and collective experiences of Pinhel.
Centro Histórico de Pinhel
- heritage
Rua de Santa Maria
6400-410, Pinhel
Pinhel's origins date back to the Chalcolithic period, but earlier remains exist, as suggested by the rock carvings in Cidadelhe, in the Côa Valley. For this reason, the historic center of this town deserves a long stop, to appreciate its narrow streets, adapted to the terrain, and the rich heritage of the medieval and modern periods.
Castelo de Pinhel
- heritage
Rua do Castelo, 4
6400-340, Pinhel
This castle was formerly a Lusitanian fortification, but it was the Romans who made it militarily important. During the reign of King Dinis, fortification and expansion work was carried out, with six towers being erected and walls being built around the town. After losing its defensive function, the castle fell into decline. Currently, only a few sections of the walls, some gates, and two towers remain. It is believed that this site once housed a castrum built by Lusitanians, Vetoans, or Turduli who took refuge there. It was later occupied by the Romans. The first restoration work was carried out …
Pelourinho de Pinhel
- heritage
Praça Sacadura Cabral
6400-444, Pinhel
It is one of the most important symbols of the city of Pinhel, representing the judicial autonomy of the municipality and classified as a National Monument in 1910. It features five octagonal steps, an octagonal column with a square base and a circular capital topped by a cage of eight small columns decorated with plant motifs.
Entre Portas
- food & drink
Largo Ministro Duarte Pacheco, 13
6400-444, Pinhel
Localizado em Pinhel, o Entre Portas serve uma variedade de bons petiscos regionais e nacionais.
Igreja Matriz de Azêvo / Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Purificação
- heritage
Largo da Igreja
6400-141, Azevo
Religious type architecture consisting of: nave, chancel, vestry and Bell Tower. The façade, in granite, is preceded by staircase which ends at wooden door, on top by a rectangular window. At the top you can see the Latin cross and, next, the Bell duo Tower. The interior retains the wooden floors, the tiles on the walls and the altarpieces of carved and gilded white, one dedicated to the image of the Virgin and the other to the Senhor dos Passos.
Igreja Matriz de Cidadelhe / Igreja de Santo Amaro
- heritage
Cidadelhe
6400-191, Cidadelhe
Religious architecture consisting of: nave, chancel and vestry. The main façade, of simple traits, is white-washed, has granite trim and a circular window. Inside the ship liners and the chancel; the first, painted with busts of Saints and the seconds with flowers, the Sun and the moon. Altarpiece-mor in gilt national style.
Igreja Matriz de Pinhel / Mosteiro de São Luís
- heritage
Praça Sacadura Cabral
6400-444, Pinhel
This church is also known as São Luís Church, together with the monastery it was founded in 1596 by Luís de Figueiredo Falcão and used to belong to the Clarisse orders. It has some elements from the sixteen hundreds and from the eighteen hundreds. From the first period, it stands out the only nave, the ceiling and the main chapel coverage; from the second period stands out the doorway, the windows and the main elevation.