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Marialva

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  • heritage

Marialva
6430-081, Marialva

Mêda

A settlement located on the left bank of the Marialva River, atop a hill surrounded by pine trees and cliffs. Its inhabitants are mostly dedicated to agriculture, with emphasis on cereals, wine, and olive oil. It has military roots, having also been occupied by the Goths and Romans and, later, by Dom Afonso Henriques. Marialva is divided into three nuclei: Devesa, which extends across the plain to the Marialva River; Arrabalde, which extends beyond the walls; and the Citadel, within the walls, which recently ceased to be inhabited.

Pelourinho de Ranhados

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Largo Miguel Costa
6430-362, Ranhados

Mêda

Declared a National Monument in 1915, this Manueline pillory, a platform-style pillory, consists of a circular base with three steps, a beam-shaped shaft with four straight lintels, and a capital with four gargoyles. Highlights include a fleur-de-lis, four corbels, and ornaments featuring human and zoomorphic figures.

Castelo de Ranhados

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Rua do Castelo
6430-362, Ranhados

Mêda

Classified as a Property of Public Interest in 1977, Ranhados Castle sits on a hill overlooking the village of the same name, approximately 838 meters above sea level. Archaeological evidence attests to the existence of a protohistoric fortified settlement, later Romanized. Its construction dates back to the reign of King Dinis, when he granted the town a charter (1286) to encourage its settlement and defense. At the end of the 14th century, these lands were donated to two Távora brothers, and some authors argue that it was built during this period, given the simplicity of the design and the apparent …

Castelo de Longroiva

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Rua do Adro
6430-071, Mêda

Mêda

The medieval castle of Longroiva is one of the most important examples of Templar military architecture in Beira Interior and one of the best examples of a Romanesque castle in the region. Built on a supposed pre-Roman hillfort, built between the 4th and 2nd centuries BC, its construction coincided with a significant surge in settlement in the region in the early 12th century, having belonged to the Order of the Temple and the Order of Christ. In the 18th century, with the settlement's progressive decline in importance, the castle's progressive ruin was documented. In the 19th century, the castle began …

Pelourinho de Canas de Senhorim

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Largo do Pelourinho
3525-007, Canas de Senhorim

Nelas

This sparsely decorated pillory, about two meters high, has a base with four steps.

Adegas da Casa de Santar

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Santar
3525-127, Santar

Nelas

Typical wine cellar of "Casa de Santar", one of the most emblematic wine estates in Dão, due to its history, size and prestige.

Jardim de Santar

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  • leisure

Largo Visconde Taveiro
3520, Nelas

Nelas

The Santar Garden is a pleasant space for a peaceful stroll. It features benches, large trees, and a statue honoring Queen Saint Isabel.

Caldas da Felgueira Termas & Spa

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  • leisure

Avenida António Marques
3525-201, Canas de Senhorim

Nelas

These spas have been used since the late 18th century to treat rheumatic, musculoskeletal, and respiratory diseases. Located in a setting marked by the Alto Mondego Valley, they offer a variety of programs and treatments, some of which include the option of accommodation.

Cacos e Farrapos

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Rua Direita, 21
3525-046, Canas Senhorim

Nelas

A traditional craft shop where you can find rag dolls, straw dolls, burlap fabrics, pyrographed wood, rag paintings, floral arrangements, and silk work.

Biblioteca Municipal de Nelas - António Lobo Antunes

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Avenida Doutor Francisco Sá Carneiro
3520-071, Nelas

Nelas

This space consists of an adult section with lending services, local access to books and periodicals, audio and video documents, multimedia self-education, and the internet. The children's and youth section is a space designed for children, where they can choose between lending services, local access, or the entertainment area where recreational and educational activities take place. It also has an auditorium for conferences, colloquia, training courses, and other events.

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