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Convento de São Francisco e Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
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9930, Lajes do Pico
Former Franciscan convent with a rectangular plan with two floors, dating from the 17th century, with an attached church, with a plan in the shape of a Latin cross. In the convent building, the bell tower stands out, with a quadrangular plan and three floors. The church has a single nave, accessed through a stonework portal, located in the middle of the gospel side.
Castelo de Santo António / Forte de Santa Catarina
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Rua do Castelo
9930-138, Lajes do Pico
Old fortification dating from the 18th century, of which only some ruins remain. The entire complex was built in stone masonry, except for the area next to the sea, built in reinforced concrete. Inside, there are remains of an old lime kiln, dating back to the end of the 19th century.
Centro de Artes e de Ciências do Mar
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Rua do Castelo
9930-138, Lajes do Pico
Center installed in the former SIBIL whale factory, which was dedicated to transforming large cetaceans into oils and flour. You can see various manufacturing equipment and an exhibition on the biology and ecology of large cetaceans. It also has a bar, a shop and an outdoor leisure space.
Necrópole Megalítica de Chão Redondo
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Talhadas
3740-415, Talhadas
Monument over 5000 years old, of which only the supports (or side slabs) remain visible, with the covering stone having disappeared.
Igreja Paroquial de São João Evangelista
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Silva Escura
3740-319, Silva Escura
Mannerist and eclectic church, consisting of a nave, a chancel and an attached sacristy and bell tower. It underwent a general reconstruction in the second half of the 17th century.
Espigueiros da Eira Comunitária em Amiais
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Amiais
3740-032, Amiais
Set of seven rectangular granaries located around a common threshing floor. They are made up of stone columns with a square section and wooden walls.
Igreja Paroquial de São Mamede/ Igreja Matriz de Talhadas
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Largo de São Mamede
3740-412, Talhadas
Mannerist church with a longitudinal plan consisting of a nave and a chancel to which the sacristy and bell tower are attached. Inside, the highlight is a set of 19th-century gilded altarpieces.
Igreja de Couto de Esteves / Igreja Paroquial de Santo Estêvão
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Couto de Cima
3740, Couto de Cima
Church with a longitudinal plan comprising a nave, a chancel and an attached sacristy and bell tower. The nave was built in the 17th century and the bell tower in the 18th century. Highlight for the gargoyles in the four corners of the tower.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora / Igreja Matriz de Cárquere
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Mosteiro
4660-059, Cerradinho
Manueline temple with medieval defensive tower. The head, in Gothic style, has a crucible and twin windows. The temple and defensive tower form part of the conventual structure that belonged to the regular canons of San Agustín, from the XII to the XVI years, and from there to the Jesuits.
Ponte da Lagariça
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Lagariça
4660-095, Resende
Stone bridge over the Cabrum River, consisting of a single arch. It connects to the municipality of Cinfães. It is in good condition.