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Pecene
- country
- heritage
Pecene
4940, Pecene
In this village, noteworthy features include the rural houses dating from the 17th to the 19th centuries, the chapel of Our Lady of Relief, and several granaries.
Outeiro
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- heritage
Outeiro
4940, Outeiro
The landscape and rural architecture reflect the traditional way of life of the inhabitants of Coura.
Área de Lazer de Casaldate
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- leisure
Casaldate
4940, Paredes de Coura
A place designed for family gatherings, located in a bucolic setting. Setting up a picnic blanket is almost mandatory.
Miradouro do Penedo das Vistas
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- leisure
Paredes de Coura
4940, Paredes de Coura
As the name suggests, the views from this location are very beautiful, offering views of the rural architecture of the Minho region and the lush green landscapes.
CEIA - Centro de Educação e Interpretação Ambiental
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Lugar de Chã de Lamas
4940-710, Vascões
The Center for Environmental Education and Interpretation promotes activities that provide participants with contact with the natural values of the Chifre Protected Landscape. All the senses are put to the test, from smell to taste. The main building comprises a reception area, exhibition hall, workshop, auditorium with a capacity of 40 people, laboratory, documentation center, and technical office. It also has a reception center with male and female dormitories, with a capacity of 40 people, as well as a canteen and dining room.
Praia Fluvial do Taboão
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Praia Fluvial do Taboão
4940, Formariz
This is one of the landmarks of the municipality of Paredes de Coura. A calm and bucolic place, with excellent fresh water from the Coura River, although it is cold. It has a sports field and a café-restaurant. During the summer, with the Paredes de Coura Festival, the beach is full of rock music lovers.
Via Romana de Braga a Tui
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Antas
4940-682, Rubiães
A road composed of 14 milestones dating from the 1st century BC / 4th century AD. Only some milestones have inscriptions, with others serving as supports. As an example, there is the chapel next to the Solar das Antas, where two milestones support the porch. Flanking the entrance and in the churchyard there are four more milestones.
Casa Grande de Romarigães
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Moldes
4940-659, Romarigães
The set consists of the main house, outbuildings used for rural purposes, and the Amparo chapel. This noble, 19th-century house is preceded by a large armorial portal. The Amparo chapel has a profusely ornamented facade with niches containing images, gargoyles, volutes, pediments, and an oculus. The house was made famous by Aquilo Ribeiro's novel, "A casa grande de Romarigães" (The Great House of Romarigães).
Ponte de Coura
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EN301
4940-011, Coura
Medieval bridge located on the banks of the Coura River. It consists of a single, perfectly arched structure. At the entrance to the bridge there are wayside shrines and a cross with a porch. It was remodeled in the Modern Age.
Povoado Fortificado de Cossourado
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Cossourado
4940-133, Cossourado
A fortified Iron Age settlement, called a castro, located in a place with good visibility and defensive conditions. These are residential, service, and defensive structures built by societies with agro-pastoral characteristics, but also economically dependent on the exploitation of natural resources. It consists of two defensive lines surrounding the inhabited area and a third, just to the west, with a less steep slope.