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Salinas da Figueira da Foz
- heritage
São Pedro
3090, Vila Verde
The Figueira da Foz salt pans are located in the estuary of the Mondego River. They consist of small units with many compartments, connected by a network of channels. Characteristic of this area are the salt warehouses, wooden buildings with a capacity to store between 150 and 200 tons of salt. To safeguard this important heritage, a museum, a three-kilometer walking trail and a tourist boat tour were created in these Salinas in Figueira da Foz.
Repositório Histórico do Vinho dos Mortos
- heritage
Rua de Santo Aleixo, 29
5460-330, Boticas
Small museum dedicated to the theme of the "Wine of the dead". Were the French invasions that came cause the appearance of this today is a real ex-libris of Boticas. It was during the second French invasion (1808) and in face of the advance of the troops commanded by General Soult, which in its passage all pillaged, pillaged and destroyed, the population of Boticas, to try to defend its heritage, decided to hide by burying, what was more valuable. The wine was buried in the floor of cellars, on clay, under the cask and mills. Later, after the French were …
Termas das Águas de Carvalhelhos
- beach
- leisure
Rua das Caldas, 12
5460-130, Beça
Situated at 800 m altitude at the foot of a pre-Roman castro and surrounded by the leafy Park of Serra do Barroso, Carvalhelhos thermal baths (so-called Holy due to be can bandage) provide a rest revitalizer. The waters of median mineralization are indicated to restore the natural balance of the body and are particularly recommended for skin diseases and dermatological pathologies, afeções of the digestive system and circulatory system.
Castro de Carvalhelhos
- heritage
Carvalhelhos - Beça
5460-130, Carvalhelhos
This castro, classified as Property in the public interest, is an old fortified settlement where the walls, with interior access ramps, and remains of circular and rectangular constructions placed uncovered in the course of numerous excavations carried out by Santos Júnior and his team from the 50 years of the 20th century. The testimonies collected materials, pieces of pottery, coins and fibulae, contextualize the occupation of this village in the iron age and during the period of Romanisation. But, according to sources and Andrade (2005), accepting ID that Almeida Fernandes (1968) does a lot with the pagus Beresi ' Suebic …
Taberna Ti João
- food & drink
Rua do Lameirão, 1
5460-130, Carvalhelhos
In the Tavern You John relishes the more typical of the region, in a menu that is based on the best local produce, as the barrosã veal, the Smokehouse and products derived from pork. In a singular space, rustic environment and well decorated with touches of modernity, where you can watch the sporadic performances of live music, the team of Ti Tavern John are ready to provide you with a genuine meal ahead. It also has a nice wine cellar white, red and sparkling wines.
Ponte de Carcavelos
- heritage
Cais dos Remadores Olímpicos
3800-256, Aveiro
Bridge located on the Canal de São Roque, built under the primitive bridge, which collapsed in 1942.
Igreja do Convento de Santo António
- heritage
Largo de Santo António
3810-169, Aveiro
Temple integrated in a convent, founded in 1524. In 1564, the church underwent renovation and expansion works and a century later it was rebuilt because it was in ruins. During the 18th century, it underwent numerous renovations, such as: application of gilded carvings in the chancel's altarpiece, placement of side altarpieces in the cross arch, covering the chancel with historian tiles from the workshop of Vital Rifarto, stalls in the choir high, building and covering the gilded carving and screens of the sacristy and construction of the cloister. It stands out for its twin chapels of Santo António and São …
Igreja da Misericórdia de Aveiro
- heritage
Rua de Coimbra, 27
3810-086, Aveiro
This temple served as the Cathedral when the Bishopric of Aveiro was created. Its construction began in 1600, by Gregório Lourenço. In 1608 the Casa do Despacho was completed, in 1623 the body of the church and main door and, in 1653, the chancel. In the 17th century, the altarpiece was placed and the interior was covered with Lisbon tiles. In the 18th century, the chancel was gilded and gilded carving was applied to the nave's valances. In 1767 the organ was built and almost a century later, in 1876, the façade was covered with tiles. In the 20th century, …
Cruzeiro de São Domingos
- heritage
Rua Batalhão de Caçadores
3810-064, Aveiro
The Cruzeiro São Domingos (calvary), also known as Cruzeiro de Nossa Senhora da Glória is from the end of the XV century. The original is inside the Aveiro Cathedral since the 70ies. It is a quattrocentist calvary with scenes of the Passion and Death of Jesus Christ sculpted in low relief.
Edifício da Casa dos Ovos Moles / A Barrica
- heritage
Rua João Mendonça, 225
3800-200, Aveiro
Art Nouveau style building, with attic waters with a «Japanese arch», a regional characteristic of Aveiro. Inside, the compartment doors are made of wood with tinted glass. The handles of one of the doors are worked, reminiscent of a butterfly.