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Museu Arqueológico e Etnográfico Manuel Vicente Guerreiro
- heritage
Rua Estrada Municipal, 29
7700-240, Santa Clara-a-Nova
Museum displaying objects related to the culture and traditions, professions, and rural and traditional activities of the parish of Santa Clara-a-Nova. Guided tours available.
Convento de Nossa Senhora da Conceição / Convento e Capela de São Francisco
- heritage
Rua do Convento, 25
7700-058, Almodôvar
Convent built in the 17th century on the site of a former chapel dedicated to Our Lady of the Conception. It comprises the convent building, the cloister, and a small temple with Mannerist and popular features. The interior features the high altar and gilded altars. It underwent restoration work in 1810 and 1980.
Palheiros de Veio
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São Barnabé
7700, São Barnabé
The Palheiros de Veio are primitive structures with a circular shape and covered with straw.
Museu Severo Portela
- heritage
Praça da República
7700-046, Almodôvar
This space is housed in a century-old building, which was restored in 1982 to house a museum and small library. Highlights include paintings, drawings, sculptures, books, diplomas, and decorations by master Severo Portela.
Igreja Matriz de Santo Ildefonso de Almodôvar
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Rua do Algarve
7700-054, Almodôvar
This temple features Mannerist, Baroque, and Neoclassical architecture. The side and collateral altarpieces, portal, and bell tower feature Baroque features, and the main altarpiece is Neoclassical.
Paredão da Barra
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Paredão da Barra
3830, Praia da Barra
Pedestrian path along the seawall with views over the Silver Coast and the entrance to the Ria de Aveiro Bar.
Porto de Recreio da Costa Nova
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Porto de Recreio da Costa Nova
3830, Costa Nova do Prado
A modern marina with easy access and located on the Aveiro estuary. It has average capacity but is almost always crowded in the summer.
Parque Infante Dom Pedro - Parque da Cidade
- country
- leisure
Avenida Artur Ravara
3810-096, Aveiro
Infante Dom Pedro Park, or City Park, was established in 1862 on land previously owned by the Convent of Santo Antônio. The river that ran through it was used to create a landscape of lakes and fountains dotting the surrounding greenery. Highlights of this garden include Avenida das Tílias, the iron bandstand, and romantic corners nestled among bridges and trees.
Forte da Barra de Aveiro / Castelo da Gafanha
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Barra
3830-565, Barra
This fort was built around 1640 during the Restoration War. It features two bastions connected by walls. One of the walls has a staircase that leads to the upper terrace, where the lighthouse stands out due to its disproportionate size compared to the rest of the building. In the early 19th century, it underwent alterations to make it more militarily suitable.
Marginal Ribeirinha da Costa Nova
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Avenida Marginal José Estêvão
3830, Costa Nova do Prado
Pedestrian area on the banks of the Ria de Aveiro, with a large grassy area, cycle path and beautiful landscapes.