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Igreja Matriz de Bravães
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Mosteiro
4980-125, Bravães
A 12th-century temple, it is considered one of the most important Romanesque monuments for its abundance of sculptures. The church stands out above all for its portal, with five ornate archivolts. The capitals, shafts, and tympanums are also decorated with a wide variety of motifs with strong symbolic meaning.
Igreja de São João Baptista / Igreja Matriz de Ponte da Barca
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Rua Trás do Forno
4980-623, Ponte da Barca
Built between 1717 and 1738, this building's façade is topped by a 17th-century relief of the Baptism of Christ. Inside, there are several side chapels, with a variety of carvings, from the so-called national style of 1727 to the "rocaille" style, and the tile covering, of the "carpet" type, standing out.
Castelo de Lindoso
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Lugar de Castelo
4980-451, Lindoso
Built during the reign of King Afonso III, it sits atop a rocky hillock next to the town. The castle, shaped like a quadrangular star, has a keep approximately 15 meters high. Several semi-spherical domes still remain at the corners of the wall, with slits for the use of firearms. It houses a museum inside.
Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês
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Lugar do Castelo
4980-451, Lindoso
It encompasses a total of 22 parishes, distributed across the municipalities of Arcos de Valdevez, Melgaço, Montalegre, Ponte da Barca, and Terras de Bouro. A National Park and Protected Area since 1971, it stretches from the Castro Laboreiro plateau to Mourela, home to a vast array of flora and fauna, making it a favorite setting for outdoor activities. Typically accessible by car, it's known for its rugged terrain and steep slopes, and is primarily a granite region. You can take various routes, on foot or by car, and enjoy the landscape that offers a true journey through nature, the past, …
Cascata de Fervença
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Cascata de Fervença
4980, Ponte da Barca
Part of a group of small waterfalls, this one culminates in the Fervença Waterfall, 15 to 20 meters high. Access is via the EM (Nogueira/Portela do Vade) highway. The waterfall is not suitable for sports.
Choupal do Largo de Côrro
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Largo do Côrro
4980, Ponte Da Barca
A garden with poplar plantations, shades and a picnic area.
Lindoso
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- heritage
Lindoso
4980, Lindoso
This rural village is rather important in the historical context of the defense of the Portuguese borders since the foundation of the country. It has several important monuments, such as the Castle of Lindoso and the espigueiros (small cereal warehouses).
Lima Escape Camping & Glamping
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Parque de Campismo de Entre Ambos-os-Rios - Lugar da Igreja
4980-312, Ponte da Barca
The campsite Between Both-os-Rios, located in albufeira of Touvedo, is characterized by intense vegetation and afforestation, with lots of shadows, giving campers pleasant moments. Offers Bar, recreation room, among other services, in order to provide ideal conditions for the practice of camping. Its main points of interest are the Roman bridge over the spaghetti incident, the Museum Centre of Between Both-os-Rios, the village of Germil and the Hermitage Museum.
Estátua em Homenagem a Nossa Senhora da Paz
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Monte de Santa Rita
4980-020, Vila Nova de Muía