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Ponte Românica de Ariz
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Ariz
3620-080, Ariz
Small Roman bridge in good condition, but invaded by vegetation.
Biblioteca Municipal Aquilino Ribeiro
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Terreiro das Freiras, 1
3620-356, Moimenta da Beira
This library consists of free reading rooms, computer stations with Internet access, an audiovisual space and a periodical reading area.
Rota das Vinhas de Cister
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Avenida 25 Abril, 186
3620-306, Moimenta da Beira
Route of themed itineraries that takes us through memories of medieval times and nationality, a mix of history, heritage built by Cistercian Monks, cellars and the stunning Douro landscape.
Convento de Nossa Senhora da Purificação
- heritage
Largo do Terreiro das Freiras - Rua Luis Veiga Leitão, 26
3620-356, Moimenta da Beira
Former Benedictine women's convent consisting of a church, cloisters and a fenced agricultural property. Mannerist, Baroque and Rococo religious architecture.
Praia Fluvial de Segões
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Praia Fluvial de Segões
3620, Segões
The waters of this beach, belonging to the Paiva River, have a slightly dark color, the result of the presence of mineral salts and are, therefore, highly sought after for skin diseases. It is the ideal place for sunbathing, a walk or a picnic.
Praia Fluvial de Vilar
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Praia Fluvial de Vilar
3620-521, Vilar
This site separates the parishes of Vilar (Moimenta da Beira) and Fonte Arcada (Sernancelhe), and allows fishing, particularly trout. The dam was created to normalize the flows of the Douro, and was recently used to capture water for public supply. It's also a great place to take a swim or have a picnic.
Igreja Matriz de Leomil / Igreja de São Tiago
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Largo Doutor António Ferreira Seves
3620-170, Leomil
In this Church, dating from the 17th century, the interior features a Chapel dedicated to Nossa Senhora da Penha de França, with an altarpiece in polychrome gilded woodwork, 18th century tiles and a stone coffered vault.
Solar dos Guedes / Biblioteca Municipal Aquilino Ribeiro
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Terreiro das Freiras, 1
3620-356, Moimenta da Beira
Emblazoned house from the 18th century located next to an old Benedictine convent. It has a two-story facade with a balcony over the main door, surmounted by the coat of arms and a ducal crown. Inside, a plaster ceiling with paintings is worth highlighting. It currently houses the Aquilino Ribeiro Municipal Library.
Casa-Museu Aquilino Ribeiro
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Rua Juíz Conselheiro Aníbal Aquilino Ribeiro
3620-443, Soutosa
Cultural Foundation created in the location where Aquilino Ribeiro lived, more precisely in a manor house dating from the 19th century where the writer lived. The house-museum has a private chapel, an interior courtyard and farm outbuildings. Here you can find hundreds of the writer's personal objects on display, including books, postcards and photographs.
Pelourinho de Vila de Rua
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Largo do Pelourinho
3620-463, Rua
This pillory consists of a platform with six steps on which a column with a square base rests. The inverted trunk-pyramidal capital features four crowned heads, separated by a rosette. In the center, a larger spire is decorated with winged figures.