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Conjunto Megalítico da Aboboreira

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Ovil
4640, Ovil

Baião

It comprises five monuments and two associated peripheral structures, part of the Serra da Aboboreira Megalithic Ensemble. In this core there are monuments dating from the Middle Neolithic to the Bronze Age.

Calçada Romana de Ribadouro

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EN211
4640, Ribadouro

Baião

Pedestrian route on Roman pavement between Ancêde and Ribadouro, on the left bank of the river Ovil, with about 2800 meters. It is one of several legacies left by ancient civilizations and, like other Roman pieces, this one was made using large stone blocks buried in a foundation. At the beginning of the route there is a large information board used for exploring this route.

Mosteiro de Santo André de Ancede

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Ancêde
4640-021, Ancede

Baião

Of the Romanesque construction of this important monastic church, first by the Canons Regular and later by the Dominicans, we can only point out the structure of the chancel, where the rose window stands out. All the rest of the monastic set, valuable for its artistic capital and for its local and regional influence, is the work of the Modern Period. We highlight the Baroque interventions that reveal a period of space revitalization in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Núcleo Museológico da Casa de Tormes

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Caminho Particular de Tormes - Quinta de Tormes
4640-424, Santa Cruz do Douro

Baião

The Casa de Tormes is an important museum center relating to the life and work of the writer Eça de Queiroz, as it houses all the assets that belonged to him. In addition to contributing to the preservation and dissemination of the memory of one of the greatest masters of Portuguese language and literature and his work, recognized nationally and internationally, this Foundation intends, above all, to make its heritage available for the cultural and educational elevation of the Portuguese in general, and specially the younger generation.

Conjunto Megalítico de Meninas do Crasto

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Rua do Ovil
4640, Baião

Baião

Megalithic set that displays five pillars and a large head slab. It is part of the nucleus of monuments of Meninas do Crasto and is part of the megalithic complex of Serra da Aboboreira.

Capela de São Tomé

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Largo São Tomé
3060-115, Zambujal

Cantanhede

Armazém Regimental

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Praça Infante Dom Henrique
8600, Lagos

Lagos

A regimental warehouse dating back to the 17th century, with a mannerist and baroque architecture. A perfect testimony of useful military architecture, destined for storage.

Igreja Paroquial de Madalena de Jolda

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Jolda Madalena
4970, Arcos de Valdevez

Arcos de Valdevez

Solar de Bertiandos

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EN202
4990-550, Bertiandos

Ponte de Lima

This is an important manor house composed by a tower made on the fifteen hundreds, to which in the XVIII century it was attached a two floors construction and on the same century another building was coupled, sided by two towers. The connection it is done through the stairs and the tower. On the inside it is possible to see the seventeen hundreds marks and design and a significant library. The classification includes The Avenue de Carvalhos (oaks) which is spread from the house until the river.

Igreja de Santa Maria do Castelo

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Calçada de Santa Maria
8800-606, Tavira

Tavira

13th-century building, rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake. It maintains the Gothic structure and portal. In the main chapel is the tomb of the seven Knights of the Order of Santiago killed by the Moors in an ambush, which legend associates with the conquest of the city. From the collection of sacred art, comprising pieces of goldwork from the 16th and 18th centuries and vestments, a missal stand from the 16th / 17th centuries, from Japan (“nambam” art) deserves special mention.

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