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Praça Magalhães Coutinho
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Largo Magalhães Coutinho, 5
3550-134, Penalva do Castelo
Square located in the center of Penalva do Castelo, surrounded by small trees, with a small iron fence, some wooden benches, artificial lighting, a monument to the discoveries and a bandstand in the center. Here you will also find the Mother Church of Penalva do Castelo.
Necrópole Medieval de Esmolfe
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Rua da Requeichada
3550-071, Esmolfe
Set of medieval graves, dating between the 10th and 12th centuries. These graves are excavated in the rock and are associated with a wine press.
Ponte Medieval de Trancozelos
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Rua Conde de Almada
3550-331, Trancozelos
Bridge in an advanced state of deterioration which no longer allows crossing. It is made up of two arches, and a pillar is still visible at one of the entrances.
Ponte Romana do Castelo
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Rua Romana
3550-035, Cantos
Roman bridge, still passable, in good condition. This bridge has the usual configuration of bridge engineering for these people, despite having a supporting arch.
Mosteiro do Santo Sepulcro
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Trancoselos
3550-334, Trancoselos
This was the first monument built by the Order of the Holy Sepulcher in Portuguese territory. Space in an advanced state of degradation, which includes a church and the various facilities that made up the monastery: from the space for animals to resting places. The church is surrounded by several houses, all adjacent to each other, forming an interior courtyard. Inside the church, a tombstone with inscriptions is visible right at the entrance. All spaces are dilapidated, without doors or roofs.
Anta do Penedo do Com
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Esmolfe
3550-071, Esmolfe
This dolmen is quite damaged. The corridor is practically destroyed, the supports on the right side are collapsed, with the covering slab on top. Of the nine original supports, only the one at the head has it. It is a dolmen with a large polygonal chamber. Two semicircles of granite blocks with reduced and irregular structure surround the dolmen, in what was once the mound.
Miradouro de Esmolfe
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Esmolfe
3550, Penalva do Castelo
This location has access to incredible views over the various municipalities, including: Penalva do Castelo, Sátão, Aguiar da Beira, Fornos de Algodres, Castro Daire, Vouzela, São Pedro do Sul and Mangualde. It is located next to a geodesic landmark.
Mata da Nossa Senhora de Lourdes
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Penalva do Castelo
3550, Penalva Do Castelo
Forest in which stone pine, mimosas and alders predominate and where there is a picnic area next to the river with granite tables and chairs. In this place there is an artificial cave right below the Chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes.
Forno Comunitário de Maetela
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Largo do Forno
3550, Moradia
The Community Oven is located in the house. It can be visited, as it is open to the community.
Caminho dos Galegos
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Caminho dos Galegos
3550, Mareco
The Camino de Santiago Route was created by pilgrims who went to Santiago de Compostela to praise the apostle Santiago. Along the route, there are many houses, mills and other buildings marked with Santiago's shell.