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Miradouro da Serra de Muro
- country
- leisure
Lugar de Vale
4585, Paredes
A viewpoint located at the highest point in the parish of Baltar. It offers a unique view of the parish and a remarkable view of a large part of the municipality of Paredes.
Quinta da Bela Vista
- leisure
Parada da Todeia
4589-905, Parada da Todeia
This farm produces Vinho Verde, a wine so characteristic of this region. It produces white and red wine, marketed under the Todeia brand. Visitors can tour the vineyards and winery, sample regional flavors in a traditional kitchen, and even hike through beautiful landscapes.
Piscina Municipal de Paredes
- leisure
Avenida Campo das Laranjeiras
4580-058, Paredes
Facilities under the jurisdiction of the Paredes Municipal Council, comprising two swimming pools. It has changing rooms and all the necessary sanitary conditions for practicing the sport.
Circuito Aberto de Arte Pública de Paredes
- leisure
Paredes
4580, Paredes
An urban route in Paredes, passing by relevant landmarks of the local artistic heritage. It consists of 18 works created by renowned national and international artists, to which 9 more ephemeral installations have been added.
Fundação A LORD
- art
Rua da Cooperativa, 27
4580-809, Lordelo
The Foundation has an auditorium, a library geared towards young people, and a music school. The Lord Foundation was established on June 18, 1998, with the purpose of contributing to the areas of education and sports, science, art, and social support, thus contributing to the development of the parish of Lordelo..
Parque da Senhora do Salto
- country
Largo da Senhora do Salto
4585-003, Aguiar de Sousa
An area with several points of interest, among which stand out the Boca do Inferno (Hell's Mouth), a grotto, the Chapel of Our Lady of the Leap, and the remains of a bridge that provided access to the local mines.
Palacete da Granja
- heritage
Avenida da República, 176
4580-193, Paredes
A building located in the city center, with neoclassical features. The facade is covered in beautiful yellow tiles, except for the entrance which is rusticated with columns. There are two arbors attached to the property wall. Inside the building, there are two symmetrical ponds, from which a fountain flows. The building has similar floors, marked by enormous windows framed in granite, whose upper line follows the triangular pediment that, in line with the roofs, marks the main entrance and finishes off the balustrade.
Minas de Castromil
- heritage
EN319
4585-702, Sobreira
In the Castromil Gold Mines, there is a gold deposit whose archaeological evidence testifies that, at least 2000 years ago, the Roman people developed gold mining activities in this location. Numerous ancient underground works can be observed here, as well as concavities in the side walls for placing lighting lamps.
Casa da Cultura de Paredes
- art
Avenida da República, 207
4580-193, Paredes
The House of Culture is also known as "Palacete da Granja" because it was built by a Portuguese man who returned from Brazil in 1822. It's possible to see some characteristics of the American continent, such as the yellow tiles on the facades and the large dimensions of the doors and windows. The enormous garden surrounding the building is also noteworthy. The House is used for cultural and recreational purposes, featuring excellent exhibition rooms and an auditorium with a capacity of 187 seats.
Torre dos Alcoforados
- heritage
Rua da Torre Alta
4580-867, Lordelo
This is a medieval tower with a quadrangular plan, initially part of the estate belonging to the Brandões lineage, which served as a fortified manor house with three floors. It consists only of the ruined structure of the four granite ashlar walls. On the northeast façade, a window extending to its base and corbels where a balcony (a type of wooden structure) would have rested stand out. On the main façade, a round-arched doorway with a lintel stands out. Visits are limited as it is located within the courtyard of a private house.