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Palácio do Infantado

  • heritage

Praça da República
2135, Samora Correia

Benavente

Located in the historic center of Samora Correia, it is one of the most striking buildings in the village. Also known as Palácio da Companhia das Lezírias, its interior was destroyed in a violent fire in 1976. Despite this, it remained a heritage reference and is currently a cultural space that includes a library, an auditorium and exhibition galleries.

Igreja da Misericórdia de Samora Correia

  • heritage

Rua Almirante Cândido dos Reis, 14
2135, Samora Correia

Benavente

The Church building does not retain its original appearance on the outside, as it underwent renovations in the 18th century. It has, however, preserved the tiles inside and the Chair of the Brothers of the Holy Spirit and the Altarpiece, which still exists in the chancel and which represents the Visitation of Our Lady to Saint Isabel.

Museu Municipal de Benavente

  • heritage

Rua Luís de Camões, 8
2130-062, Benavente

Benavente

Traditional crafts such as shoemaking, saddlery, barber, farrier, blacksmith, carpenter, caulker, cooper are represented here, and objects from the various activities carried out in the region since the end of the 19th century are on display, such as agricultural implements, household utensils, costumes, embroidery , photographs, furniture, basketwork, toys and ceramics.

Forte do Cabo da Roca

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Alto das Estradas
2705, Colares

Sintra

Currently in ruins, there are only a few traces of the wall. Is located near the Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of Europe.

Zona Marginal de Matosinhos

  • heritage

Avenida General Norton de Matos
4450-208, Matosinhos

Matosinhos

The coastal area of Matosinhos is great for a walk on a hot summer day. It has several cafes with terraces to have a drink while watching the sea.

Biblioteca Municipal de Baião / Biblioteca Municipal António Mota

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Avenida 25 de Abril
4640-142, Baião

Baião

This cultural space offers several services: home loan, referral service, carrying out activities to promote books and reading aimed at both the school community and the public.

Núcleo Arqueológico de Chã de Parada

  • heritage

Loivos do Monte
4640, Loivos do Monte

Baião

Set four megalithic dolmens, some with engravings on its mainstays.

Casa do Lavrador - Museu Rural e Etnográfico

  • heritage

Estrada Nossa Senhora do Martírio, 667
4640-414, Santa Cruz do Douro

Baião

Casa do Lavrador is a rural and ethnographic museum, which is part of the Cultural and Recreational Association of Santa Cruz do Douro. It was built in 1999, in honor of Augusto Gomes dos Santos, honorary president of the Portuguese Folklore Federation. This space portrays a peasant's house from the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Igreja de São Tiago de Valadares

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Valadares
4640-580, Valadares

Baião

Small dimensions temple that we can include already in the Gothic period, although of possible previous foundation. Simple façade, where a portal with a broken arch opens, with two archivolts, the interior being decorated with spheres. Despite the sobriety of the building, with few spans and heavy verticality, the interior features one of the most important mural painting from the 15th century preserved in Portugal.

Ponte de Esmoriz

  • heritage

Caminho da Ponte de Esmoriz
4640-015, Ancede

Baião

Located over the river Ovil, Ponte de Esmoriz is framed in a landscape still marked by a strong rurality. As in the case of Panchorra, in Resende, the Ponte de Esmoriz reflects the late use of quite remote constructive models. Consisting of a single round arch, it is part of the set of road crossings associated with the religious and economic importance of the neighboring Monastery of Ancede.

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