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Monuments in Arouca

Carreira dos Moinhos

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Carreiros
4540-026, Carreiros

Arouca

It is assumed that this asset is set only in the country, by the way the 17 windmills are arranged in career. Located in the parish of Alvarenga, windmills, built in schist and slate-covered are fine examples of traditional architecture of the region.

Capela da Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Arouca

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Praça Brandão de Vasconcelos
4540-110, Arouca

Arouca

Chapel built in 1612, very rich in its iconographic programme, where are represented Evangelists, Apostles, scenes from the Birth, Life and Passion of Christ, among others. The interior consists of a very simple altar and the ship's all covered with tiles dating from the 17th century. Sorted Property of public interest since 1959.

Torre dos Mouros

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Lourosa de Campos
4540-211, Lourosa de Campos

Arouca

Also called Medieval Tower, Moorish Tower or Torre de Lourosa field. Stately tower with Gothic elements and military defensive features. Is a unique building in the municipality and is in good condition.

Igreja São Miguel de Urrô

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Urrô
4540-659, Urrô

Arouca

This church was built on the XVII century and it is incorporated in the mannerism style presenting the most naïf elements from the popular architecture. It has a granite campanile.

Mosteiro de Arouca

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Largo de Santa Mafalda
4540-108, Arouca

Arouca

Its initial use was as a feminine Monastery under the Cistercian rule and it is where Dona Mafalda tomb is placed. IT has a roman classicist style with baroque features by the gold carving.

Capela de Nossa Senhora da Saúde de Cabeçais

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Cabeçais
4540-367, Cabeçais

Arouca

Temple dated 1777, also called parochial church of Nossa Senhora da Expectação.

Capela de Santa Catarina

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Fuste
4540-445, Fuste

Arouca

Chapel dated 1747. Baroque church with nave and chancel and Bell Tower on the left side.

Capela de Santa Luzia

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Arouca
4540, Arouca

Arouca

Temple with nave and chancel; with relief for the triumphal arch with bevel and round shot.

Capela de Santo António

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EN 224
4540-551, Santo António

Arouca

Renaissance and baroque chapel whose porch is supported by four Tuscan columns. The Baroque reform added to the chancel and Bell.

Capela de Santo António

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Largo de Santo António
4540-144, Arouca

Arouca

Baroque temple with nave, chancel and triumphal arch. The internal coverings are wooden and the coffered ceiling.

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