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Ovelhinha
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- heritage
Ovelhinha
4600, Ovelhinha
The parish of Gondar is crossed by two rivers that flow to the Tâmega river: Fornelo and Ovelha. The villag of Ovelhinha, located on the bank of one of those rivers, stands out for its river beach (beach of Ovelhinha) and by the roman bridge that crosses the river. Once the main village of the Gestaçô parish, the village currently has only about one hundred inhabitants. Its history is closely linked to the French invasions of the early 19th century, when several manors were set on fire by the invaders.
Céu Azul
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Rua Principal, 691
2480-162, Porto de Mós
Large House overlooking the village of Porto de Mós, situated in the Natural Park of Serras de Aire e Candeeiros. Has pool.
WOW - World of Wine
- leisure
Rua do Choupelo, 39
4400-088, Vila Nova de Gaia
Located in the old warehouses of Taylor’s cellars, in the historic area of Gaia, WOW - World of Wine is an innovative cultural space that combines the world of wines with the region's history, gastronomy, cork and fashion. In the 55,000-square-meter block, which opened in 2020, there are six themed museums, nine restaurant spaces, a wine school, several shops and exhibition spaces.
Jardins do Palácio Nacional de Queluz
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- leisure
Largo do Palácio
2745, Queluz
The gardens of the Palace of Queluz are a result of the sinthesis of decorative elements inspired by the 18th century French baroque, which is only natural since the construction was ordered by Dom Pedro according to the model of the Palace of Versailles. Almost abandoned, the Palace of Queluz was restored in the 1930s for the 1940 Exposição do Mundo Português (Exhibition of the Portuguese World). Currently, one can still see the lakes of Neptune and Amphitritis, the sets of sculptures and a part of the big lake.
Igreja de Caselas
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Rua da Igreja
1400-201, Lisboa
The construction of this church, devoted to the Holly Family, began in 1947. In following years were promoted fund-raising campaigns to repair works.
Museu de Geologia Fernando Real - UTAD
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Quinta de Prados - Apartado 1013
5001-801, Vila Real
The Museum of geology at the UTAD was founded in 1985 by Prof. Dr. Fernando Real, notable geologist and Magnificent Rector of the Instituto Universitario de Trás-os-Montes that the following year would be the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro. For the creation of the Museum greatly contributed the professors that constituted the Department of geology at this time. The Museum is situated in the building of Geosciences, which constitutes the core of the campus of the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro. This museum, scientific character, has an area of approximately 250 m2. It houses collections of minerals, rocks …
Museu da FEUP
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Rua do Doutor Roberto Frias
4200-465, Porto
The Museu da Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto has a museological heritage consisting of collections of objects that testify to the experimental teaching and research developed by the institution since its inception. For more detailed information about this and other mining and geological points of interest in Portugal, visit < a href = http:\/\/www.roteirodeminas.pt target = "_blank" > www.roteirodeminas.pt <\/a>.
Museu de Jazigos Minerais Portugueses
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Rua da Amieira - Apartado 1089
4465-021, São Mamede de Infesta
This museum, located at the Laboratório do Instituto Geológico e Mineiro (Laboratory of the Geology and Mining Institute), features one of the best and most complete national collections of the main Portuguese mines. A special note to the kaolin exploration of Senhora da Hora. It also shows archaeological findings that ilustrate the mining activities throughout the epochs in Portugal.
Parque de São Roque
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- leisure
Rua de São Roque da Lameira
4350-307, Porto
The well known São Roque Park is a large space, with lots of trees. You can take a walk, have a café or do a picnic at using the benches and tables you’ll find there. This Park used to be the former Quinta da Lameira and opened to the public in 1979, after being bought by the Town Hall. Right at the entrance there’s a branchy, fresh grove and, as you walk through it, you’ll find stone benches, lawn platforms, a lake, a terrace over the Douro River, a small box labyrinth and a playground. During the summer, the garden …
Parque e Jardim da Fundação Serralves
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- leisure
Rua de Serralves, 977
4150, Porto
The park, with 18 hectares, is divided into art and nature. Organized in platforms, lanes, gardens, groves and tilled grounds, it is part of a 30ies’ house, which belonged to the Conde de Vizela (earl). The gardens are Art Deco.