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Dólmen de Lamoso
- heritage
Rua do Dólmen
4590, Paços de Ferreira
The Lamoso Dolmen is a corridor-type funerary dolmen, whose polygonal chamber is composed of upright stones supporting a fragmented structure. The earthen mound is intact. It is a large polygonal chamber mound composed of nine upright stones and a short corridor. A subtriangular figure is engraved on the upper part of the headstone.
Jardim Público de Paços de Ferreira
- country
- leisure
Rua Doutor Leão de Meirelles
4590, Paços de Ferreira
A delightful garden, built in 1892, where the three-hundred-year-old holm oak stands out as the city's landmark.
Centro Cívico e Parque de Lazer de Ferreira
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- leisure
Avenida do Mosteiro
4590, Paços de Ferreira
The Civic Center is located next to the Ferreira Monastery, a national monument dating back to the 12th century. It features a high-quality architectural auditorium, a bar, a reflecting pool, and a restored antique tank. In addition, it has a pedestrian path, wooded areas, and a large clearing overlooking the Monastery, with picnic areas and a children's playground. The Center consists of two buildings: one with the auditorium, which seats 126 people, and a stage for shows, and the other with a bar and terrace.
Parque Urbano de Paços de Ferreira
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- leisure
Avenida dos Templários
4590, Paços de Ferreira
The Paços de Ferreira Urban Park is one of the few nationwide located in the city center. It covers approximately 195,000 square meters, a green haven in direct contact with the rural landscape. It is an environmentally focused, rural, and recreational park, ideal for sports, cultural development, and social interaction among young people and families.
Miradouro do Monte de Pilar
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- leisure
Rua de Pilar
4595, Paços de Ferreira
A place of extreme beauty, where it is possible to observe the municipality of Paços de Ferreira and clearly see the Serra da Cabreira mountain range.
Capela de São Francisco
- heritage
Largo de São Francisco
4590, Freamunde
This set includes the chapel, a fence, and the Freamunde Hospice house. It's a 19th-century building, typical of the large confraternities of the time. The chapel is triangular, as is the chancel, which is carved and has two niches flanking a painting. This ensemble is Baroque, but the carving has Neoclassical characteristics. The main façade has a straight-lintel portal. The chapel, the hospice, and the fence form a triangular plot. It was built in 1737.
Circuito de Manutenção de São Gonçalo
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Rua de São Gonçalo
4590, Eiriz
The fitness circuit is located in a place with clean and healthy air, Monte de São Gonçalo, ideal for exercise. It has an area of approximately 2000 square meters and features well-equipped fitness stations.
Mosteiro de Bande - Carmelo do Coração Imaculado de Maria
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Rua do Mosteiro - Quinta de Bande
4590-072, Paços de Ferreira
A monastic community consisting of about twenty Discalced Carmelite nuns. The Discalced Carmelite Nuns of the Order of the Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel follow in the footsteps of Eastern monasticism and are inspired by the Ancient Fathers of Mount Carmel, especially the Prophet Elijah and Elisha.
Museu Arqueológico da Citânia de Sanfins
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Rua da Igreja
4595-375, Sanfins de Ferreira
The Archaeological Museum of Citânia is located in the Solar dos Brandões. It is a space dedicated to archaeology and numismatics. The permanent exhibition showcases examples from the excavations of the Citânia de Sanfins and archaeological materials collected in the area of the municipality of Paços de Ferreira. The museum is recognized for its specialized research activities, educational support, scientific dissemination, and cultural outreach.
Miradouro do Alto da Senhora do Socorro
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- leisure
Rua Nossa Senhora do Socorro
4590, Paços de Ferreira
This is one of the most beautiful scenic spots in the municipality of Paços de Ferreira. When the weather permits and the sky is blue, it's possible to observe magnificent landscapes of the Minho region and the Serra da Cabreira mountain range. It's a privileged location with its small but beautiful valleys.