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Museu Municipal do Móvel
- heritage
Praça Doutor Luís
4590-890, Paços de Ferreira
The purpose of the Municipal Museum is to establish itself as an interpretive center for the municipality of Paços de Ferreira, from its origins to the contemporary era. It has a strong component in the furniture sector, essentially school furniture. It also features woodworking tools and a giant chair made of wood to highlight this capital of furniture.
Citânia de Sanfins
- heritage
Rua da Citânia, 144
4595, Sanfins de Ferreira
The Citânia de Sanfins emerged around the 1st century BC and extends over approximately 15 acres. A proto-historic fortified settlement, with a regular layout and buildings forming blocks, surrounded by three lines of walls. It shows evidence of occupation during Roman and medieval times. Of particular note is the discovery of a bathing monument and a necropolis composed of more than thirty burials.
Mosteiro de São Pedro de Ferreira
- heritage
Rua do Cruzeiro, 124
4590-827, Ferreira
The monastery of Ferreira is a typical example of an ecclesiastical establishment of agrarian roots. It is a remarkable rural Romanesque construction dating from the last quarter of the 12th century. The facade is torn by a portal that is unparalleled in the Cathedral of Zamora. Its architectural ensemble is part the Church of S. Pedro de Ferreira, being your frame a single copy in the country. The interior is just one ship, with more than 15 meters in height. A monument of a unique beauty and a magnificent surrounding landscape.
Parque de Lazer de Freamunde
- country
- leisure
Rua Padre Arnaldo Meireles
4590, Paços de Ferreira
Currently, this park occupies an area of 10,000 m², but it is expanding and may occupy a maximum area of 120,000 m². The space has rest areas and picnic areas, and it is also possible to practice sport fishing or take a paddleboat ride on the river that runs through the park.
Parque de Lazer da Seroa
- country
- leisure
Rua do Parque
4595, Paços de Ferreira
Seroa Leisure Park boasts over 16,000 square meters of pleasant green space. It features a lake for paddleboat rides, a playground, a bandstand for music and theater performances, a bar, and various trails for physical activity. Water is an essential and constant element in the park, crossed by three wooden bridges.
Templo do Senhor Bom Jesus da Cruz
- heritage
Largo da Porta Nova
4750-329, Barcelos
This Baroque church, inspired by Italian architecture, has an octagonal floor plan, with a bell tower crowning the projecting façade, finished with a balustrade and pinnacles. Inside, noteworthy features include Baroque carved altarpieces, 18th-century tiles, and eight canvas panels. This church is one of the most important examples of Baroque architecture in Barcelos.
Igreja e Torre de Manhente
- heritage
Rua Dom Afonso Henriques
4750-556, Manhente
The Romanesque church features a portico with three decorated archivolts resting on six small columns with capitals. The tower is quadrangular and would have served as a defensive tower for the church.
Santuário do Bom Jesus de Cambeses
- heritage
Lugar da Igreja
4775-023, Cambeses
A long staircase leads up to Bom Jesus de Cambeses. From the top, you can enjoy a beautiful panoramic view.
Feira Semanal de Barcelos
- heritage
- shopping
Campo da República
4750, Barcelos
The Barcelos Weekly Fair takes place every Thursday, where you can find a variety of handcrafted products, arts and crafts, such as typical Barcelos pottery, roosters, linens and embroidery, among others.
Barragem de Penide
- beach
- country
Barragem de Penide
4750, Penide
A gravity-type dam located on the Cuiabá River. Near Manhente, the river spreads out into the vast sandy area of Penide, surrounded by a pine forest. Fishing is permitted.