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Igreja Paroquial de Atei / Igreja de São Pedro

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Lugar da Igreja
4880-038, Atei

Mondim de Basto

The construction of the Church of Atei probably dates back to the 14th century, featuring late Romanesque architecture. In the 16th century, a chapel was added to it, by order of the Counts of Cantanhede. Later, in the 19th century, other chapels and the main chapel were added to it, giving it its current appearance. Inside, the 19th century altars stand out, with gilded and painted carvings, in a neoclassical style. The collateral chapels, with a round arch opening topped with a fleur-de-lis, boast altars, in painted and gilded carving, dedicated, on the Epistle side, to Our Lady of Sorrows, …

Santuário de Nossa Senhora da Graça

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Alto da Senhora da Graça
4880-308, Vilar de Ferreiros

Mondim de Basto

This temple is located at the top of Monte Farinha, overlooking Mondim de Basto, at around 990 meters above sea level. Set in a landscape of great beauty and surrounded by the Serra do Alvão mountains, it is a place of reference in terms of history, archaeology, religion and even sport. Devotion to Our Lady of Grace attracts thousands of pilgrims to the sanctuary every year, mainly on its three official festivals: the Ascension, on the last Sunday of May, the centuries-old pilgrimage of Santiago, which is lost in the memory of time, on the 25th of July (already referenced …

Coleção de Carros Antigos

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Rua 16 de Maio
4785-607, Santiago de Bougado

Trofa

Belonging to a private collection of the Batista family, it has 60 cars. The small Volkswagen Beetle and the mythical Citroen 2CV share the space with true icons of the automotive world such as a Pontiac Firebird or a Lancia Lambda considered the jewel of the collection. The oldest is a 1916 Hanomag and the most valuable will be a Lancia convertible.

Capela de São Bartolomeu

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Rua Lousado, 18
4745-566, São Romão do Coronado

Trofa

The date of construction of this chapel is unknown, but it existed in 1623.

Igreja de São Mamede de Coronado

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Rua Meditação, 30
4745, Trofa

Trofa

Building consisting of a single nave and a bell tower. The chancel faces west and has the sacristy attached to its north elevation.

Igreja Matriz de São Romão de Coronado

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Rua da Igreja
4745-543, Trofa

Trofa

The current building is the result of several renovations that took place over the centuries. The tower was built in 1940 and equipped with two clocks. In 2000, a carillon with eight bells was installed.

Igreja Matriz de Covelas

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Rua da Igreja, 79
4785-018, Trofa

Trofa

Church built at the end of the 19th century, at the expense of Conde S. Bento.

Igreja de Santa Maria de Alvarelhos

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Rua Santa Maria, 2
4745-054, Trofa

Trofa

This church has a bell tower crowning its simple facade, flanked by two turrets. The two side doors are in Romanesque style. Inside, the highlights are the walls covered in 17th century tiles.

Coleção de Arte Sacra de Santa Maria de Alvarelhos

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Rua de Santa Maria, 29
4785-054, Alvarelhos

Trofa

This collection includes religious furniture, documents, liturgical implements and vestments, linens and trimmings, religious jewelry and paintings.

Capela de Nossa Senhora das Dores

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Rua de Camilo Castelo Branco
4785, Trofa

Trofa

The Chapel of Nossa Senhora das Dores, located on Monte Carriça, in the parish of São Martinho de Bougado, is a 19th century baroque temple. Here, in the month of August, a large procession begins that runs through the streets of the city of Trofa.

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