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Passeio Fluvial no Rio Minho
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Avenida do Tomino
4920, Vila Nova de Cerveira
Vila Nova de Cerveira has a strong connection with the Minho River, through these organized boat trips you can have a different perspective of the town and enjoy the views that the region offers.
Ponte Velha de Pinelo
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EN218-2
5230, Vimioso
Two-section medieval bridge, located over the Maçãs River. The left section is presented on a trestle over three unequal arches, and the right section has a horizontal tray over three equal round arches. Currently, it only has pedestrian circulation.
Torre de Atalaia
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Bairro da Atalaia
5230-301, Vimioso
Military tower located on a rocky outcrop, which was formerly part of the defensive system of Algoso Castle. It has a circular plan measuring around six meters high, surrounded by a moat, probably dating back to Roman times.
Igreja da Misericórdia de Santulhão
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Largo da Misericórdia
5230-202, Vimioso
Church dating from the 17th century, consisting of a longitudinal plan with a nave with an open porch, a chancel, outbuildings and a sacristy. According to the inscription on the portal and bell ring, the church was built in 1623, with the porch only erected in the middle of the 20th century.
Igreja da Misericórdia de Algoso
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Avenida de São Roque
5230-010, Vimioso
Church from the 16th century, with Manueline, Mannerist and Rococo architecture characteristics. It is composed of a rectangular nave, a chancel and a vestry rectangle. In the interior, highlight for the 17th century pulpit and the altarpiece in Rococo polychrome carved chancel.
Biblioteca Municipal Norberto Lopes
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Rua da Fonte Nova
5230-319, Vimioso
Library with a vast documentary collection.
Igreja Matriz de Vimioso / Igreja de São Vicente
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Rua da Fonte Nova
5230-312, Vimioso
Church built at the end of the 16th century and remodeled in the 17th century, with a plan consisting of a single nave, a rectangular chancel, a sacristy and a support area. The main facade is made up of three bodies, the side ones being the bell tower and the clock tower. Inside, the nave with five segments and the ceiling with coffered vaults stands out.
Castelo de Algoso
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Rua do Castelo
5230-010, Vimioso
Castle located on top of a rocky cliff, enjoying a privileged position as a viewpoint, the exact date of its construction is unknown, but it is assumed that it was built by Mendo Rufino, during the reign of King Afonso Henriques or during the reign of King Sancho I. From the castle, currently in a precarious state of conservation, remain some turrets, a small courtyard and the Keep, inside which three records of occupation are visible, the first two of use for housing and the last of defense. It belonged to the group of castles that formed the defense line …
Igreja Paroquial de São Pedro Apóstolo / Igreja Matriz de São Pedro de Castelões
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CM1369
3730-079, Souto
Church of Mannerist architecture. It has three naves, a chancel flanked by sacristies and two bell towers. It features gilded carvings on the side altar on the Gospel side and on the triumphal arch in the style of King Pedro II.
Santuário de Nossa Senhora da Saúde
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Rua Mato Alto
3730-061, Gestoso
Revivalist and neo-Gothic sanctuary with nave, chancel, bell tower and sacristy attached to the chancel on the back.