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Mosteiro de Pombeiro
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Lugar do Mosteiro
4610-640, Pombeiro de Ribavizela
Founded in 1059 according to popular tradition, although the oldest documentary reference dates back to 1099, the Monastery of Pombeiro enjoyed privileges and justice of its own as early as 1112, as evidenced by the Charter of Couto granted on that date by D. Teresa. This monastic institution has been documented since 853, which makes it one of the oldest in the territory, although there is no material evidence of its first establishment. Located at the intersection of two of the main roads of medieval times, one that connected Porto to Trás-os-Montes and a second that connected Beira to Alto …
Igreja de Santa Maria de Airães
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Lugar do Mosteiro
4650-078, Airães
Although founded in the 11th century, the Romanesque building of this church only took place in the 13th and 14th centuries, when Gothic-inspired elements were also introduced, later suffering an extension to three naves and renovations in the 17th and 19th centuries. The portico with four archivolts retains its original features. The interior, whose appearance is the result of the reconstructions it underwent, is partially lined with 17th-century tiles. It is worth admiring the Romanesque portico, the three naves supported by powerful columns and the gilded statues.
Igreja de São Vicente de Sousa
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Lugar da Igreja
4650-529, Sousa
This temple represents a good example of the Romanesque style, with a single nave and a rectangular transept. Inside, it features baroque carvings on the main altar and statuary in the same style. The antiquity of this building is confirmed by two inscriptions on the walls, both from the Romanesque period. The first, from 1214, commemorates the church's dedication and can be found on the outside of the nave's wall, while the second, from 1162 - the construction date of the original transept - is believed to be a funerary inscription or commemorating the construction of an arcosolium (tomb arranged …
Percurso Pedestre dos Caminhos Medievais (PR1)
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Vila Fria
4610, Vila Fria
Travel through nature, through medieval paths, always with the necessary directions and historical notes. The walk has a length of 6.2 km, which means 2-3 hours walking. It is possible to pass by the Pombeiro Monastery, by the Vila Fria Bridge, among other points of public interest.
Igreja Matriz de São Sebastião
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Rua Doutor João Abel de Freitas
9300, Câmara de Lobos
Construída durante os séculos XVII e XVIII, apresenta um estilo barroco, com três naves e um altar-mor em talha dourada. Destaque, na capela do Santíssimo Sacramento, para o painel de azulejos representando o Agnus Dei.
Estádio Municipal de Leiria - Dr. Magalhães Pessoa
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Arrabalde D'Aquém
2401-977, Leiria
This is one of the Euro 2004 stadiums that was not built from scratch, but had remodeling works. Thus, the stadium's capacity increased from 11,000 seats to 23,000 seats, in three new covered stands, with the support infrastructure below them. Designed by the architect Tomás Taveira, the stadium has an undulating roof that allows you to see the imposing Castle of Leiria.
Estádio do Varzim Sport Club
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Rua do Alto de Martins Vaz
4490-475, Póvoa de Varzim
Stadium with a capacity for 7000 seats, with three covered countertops and a discovery.
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
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Rua da Carreira
9300, Câmara de Lobos
Fundada em 1420 por João Gonçalves Zarco, um dos descobridores do arquipélago, diz-se ter sido a primeira capela erigida na ilha. No interior, destaque para o seu altar barroco e para alguns quadros da autoria de Nicolau Ferreira.
MIM - Museu de Imprensa da Madeira
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Avenida da Autonomia, 3
9300-146, Câmara de Lobos
Como o nome indica, este museu reúne património histórico, tipográfico, litográfico e cinematográfico da Imprensa e Comunicação na Madeira. Conta ainda com cerca de quatro dezenas de máquinas.
Miradouro da Boca da Corrida
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Boca da Corrida
9030, Funchal
Place set above the 1000 metres, offering a lovely view over Curral das Freiras, where are visible various volcanic tops covered with vegetation.