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Biblioteca Municipal de Lousada
- heritage
Praça Doutor António Meireles
4620-650, Lousada
A library in a building with excellent conditions and a privileged location in the centre of town.
Parque de Lazer de Sousela
- country
- leisure
Rua da Igreja
4620, Sousela
A garden located in the centre of the parish with about 300 m2. Just a few small trees, thus not much shade. It is crossed by a small brook. It has tables, benches and a barbecue.
Jardim de Lousada
- country
- leisure
Praça da República
4620, Lousada
A garden with many tall trees that offer a lot of shade. Located in the town's centre, around the church of the Senhor dos Aflitos. It has many benches and a small children's playground.
Parque Urbano Dr. Mário Fonseca
- country
- leisure
Avenida Amílcar Neto, 270
4620-687, Lousada
Localizado no antigo campo de futebol da Associação Desportiva de Lousada, este parque é composto por um sistema de verde contínuo com existência de maciços e pontuações arbóreas, manchas e cobertos arbustivos e herbáceo, uma zona de Cafetaria/Restauração com esplanadas, Posto de Turismo e equipamentos infantis e geriátricos.
Capela do Senhor dos Aflitos
- heritage
Praça da República, 160
4620, Silvares
This baroque chapel is located in the centre of the village, atop the hill that has the same name.
Igreja de Santa Maria de Meinedo
- heritage
Lugar da Igreja
4620-356, Meinedo
The date of construction of this temple is estimated to have been in 1262, judging from the patent application at the entrance, although it may correspond to the reconstruction of an ancient monastery of an eremitical 11th century which, in turn, was erected on a building-7th century Visigothic suevic-archaeological excavations carried out in 1991 revealed ama structure belonging to a pre-Romanesque temple. To point out the existence of an image of our Lady of Meinedo, in limestone and with traces of polychrome, which is one of the rare examples of Romanesque sculpture in Portugal.
Igreja Matriz de Pias
- heritage
Pias
4620, Pias
Church displays altars in Baroque carved Johannite and figurative tiles fill the walls. Includes a Bell Tower and a Bell Tower, whose construction is later than the Church. Built in 1736.
Ponte de Vilela
- heritage
Lugar de Vilela
4620-021, Aveleda
Although difficult to date, the construction of this bridge can be between the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries considering the respective technical and constructive characteristics and judging by the references in the Parish Memories of 1758. However, it may have been built in the period of growth of needs of circulation in the region during the 13th century, with the strong demographic expansion, the Crusades, pilgrimages and increasing mobility of the population. Featuring four perfect round arches, their typology is inspired by the Roman constructions.
Ponte de Espindo
- heritage
Lugar de Espindo
4620-364, Meinedo
Although their dating is difficult, it is assumed to have been built during the late Romanesque judging by the constructive technique, presenting a Gothic character around the Board in easel. Formed by a single round arch, with the pillars leaving directly from the banks, which ensures greater longevity of Romanesque bridges in comparison with the Roman, ensures communication between the places of Bustelo and Boim. Sustained conservation works, including the consolidation of the built and the surrounding treatment with access routes, lighting and parking area.
Eurocircuito Automóvel de Lousada
- leisure
Rua do Comércio
4620-134, Cristelos
Motor sports circuit located in the municipality of Lousada, in Portugal. Its floor is 40% of clay and 60% of tar. The Eurocircuit is used in many regional, national and even international ralicross competitions.