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Tesouro da Igreja Matriz de São Vicente de Cuba

  • heritage

Rua Serpa Pinto, 81
7940-171, Cuba

Cuba

The artistic patronage of the Monastery, which owned the parish of Cuba, resulted in the donation of liturgical artefacts that enriched the building's ambiance, whose interior is covered in 17th-century tiles. The brotherhoods and sisterhoods based in the building also competed in commissioning works, demonstrating the land's richness. The collection thus assembled became the treasure of the main church of São Vicente, which later incorporated pieces from other churches in the town.

Faro do Alentejo

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  • heritage

Faro do Alentejo
7940, Faro do Alentejo

Cuba

This village was founded in 1616 on the estate of S. Luís de Jacentes (now Assentes), belonging to D. Estêvão de Faro - Count of Faro and Commander of S. Salvador de Jones. It also belonged to D. Diniz de Faro, the second and last Count of Faro, and to D. Juliana de Faro, the Countess of Faro. It was a town, formerly called Farinho, a very fertile land, especially in cereals. In 1775, the town's grantee was D. José Luís de Vasconcelos e Sousa, 6th Count of Pombeiro and 1st Marquis of Belas. Its parish priest was from the …

Ponte Romana sobre a Ribeira de Odivelas

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7940, Vila Ruiva

Cuba

A Roman bridge composed of 26 arches spaced by round eyebolts. Although the bridge dates back to Roman times, it is believed to have undergone reconstructions by the Visigoths and Arabs. The oldest ones trace its origins to the Moorish King Iscar, one of the Arab chieftains defeated by King Afonso Henriques at the Battle of Ourique. It is a Cuban landmark as it is the town's only National Monument.

Comércio Tradicional de Cuba

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Rua de Álvaro Castelões
7940, Cuba

Cuba

Several establishments and shops selling not only regional products, but all kinds of needs for the locals and tourists, on a typical Alentejo street.

Praça da Avenida Doutor Alfredo de Sousa

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Avenida Doutor Alfredo de Sousa
5100-066, Lamego

Lamego

Pleasant place with lots of trees, ideal for a walk.

Convento de Santo António de Ferreirim

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Avenida Mestres Pintores de Ferrerim
5100-482, Ferreirim

Lamego

This space has undergone several renovations, but still retains traces of Gothic military architecture, such as the twin windows with pointed arches. This space was formerly the site from which the Sousas of Riba de Vizela's lands were defended, as evidenced by the tower at the back of the church.

Barragem de Varosa

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Barragem de Varosa
5100, Balsemão

Lamego

A dam located on the Varosa River, in the heart of the Douro Basin. The most common fish species are barbel, boga, scallo, and trout. The site often serves as the finishing point for canoeing events on the Varosa and Balsemão rivers.

Parque Biológico da Serra das Meadas

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Rua Padre Alfredo Pinto Teixeira
5100-150, Lamego

Lamego

Located in the Serra das Meadas, about 7 km from the city center of Lamego, the Biological Park is an area of ​​great biodiversity. Its goals are to raise awareness of environmental issues and preserve species such as the common buzzard, raven, eagle owl, fox, deer, fallow deer, donkey, horse, mallard, goose, heron, peacock, tawny owl, and barn owl, among others, which live in perfect harmony with the surrounding nature. It features an auditorium for training and environmental education sessions, as well as guided tours.

Quinta da Casa Amarela

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Cambres
5100-421, Cambres

Lamego

Quinta da Casa Amarela is located on the left bank of the Douro River, between the cities of Régua and Lamego, in the heart of the oldest demarcated wine region in the world, the Douro, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has been in the same family since 1885 and produces Port and Douro Designation of Origin wines.

Santuário de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios

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Monte de Santo Estevão
5100-081, Lamego

Lamego

Dating back to 1738, this is a Monte Santo of Italian influence, affiliated with the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Braga. It consists of a monumental staircase, offering a striking panoramic effect, with converging and diverging flights, adorned with decorative vases, statues, and symbolic fountains.

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