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Heritage in Portugal
Moinho de Travassós
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Travassós
4610, Jugueiros
A well preserved water mill in the banks of the Vizela river. It is currently working.
Passeio por Amarante
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Praça da República
4600, Cepelos
To learn a little of Amarante, start your walk along the bridge, in the city centre. This bridge, classified as a national monument, worth a visit to admire its Baroque details and to enjoy the beautiful view over the Tâmega River. Continue your spent by the banks of the River, passing by several gardens that the city offers. Finally, pass the historical centre streets, admiring its old houses.
Ermida de Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres / Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Vale
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Rua de Nossa Senhora do Vale
2350-815, Torres Novas
Manueline chapel with gabled façade, with a single nave with wooden ceiling and a chancel with ribbed dome. It is assumed that has been constructed in the early 16th century, on the site where another temple existed.
Via Romana do Arco
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Boavista
4610, Vila Fria
Well preserved part of a roman road that is about 10 metres long. It is part of the Vila Fria's pedestrian trails, by the roman bridge of the arch and the mill that has the same name, on the banks of the Vizela river.
Biblioteca Municipal Alves Mateus
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Rua Santa Columba
3440-361, Santa Comba Dão
The muncipal library is currently located on the first floor of the Casa dos Arcos (House of the Arches), the old Horta e Costa family manor. It is famed for its exterior gallery with thre columns that stand on an archway porch.
Igreja dos Clérigos
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Rua de São Filipe de Nery
4050-546, Porto
The set is formed by a tower, the Casa do Despacho and Clérigos Church. This monument is the maximum exponent of the Porto’s baroque style. Although it is less known than the Clérigos Tower, the Clérigos Church was built first, between 1732 and 1750. It is a Nasoni’s typical construction. Inside, the golden carving and the baroque, rococo and neoclassic pelmets stand out. This was the first big work by Nasoni and the one which made him famous. This author would never leave the Porto city and died here.
Museu do Vitral
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Rua de D. Hugo, 2-6
4050-305, Porto
Este Museu celebra o trabalho notável criado no Atelier Antunes, o mais antigo de Portugal, reconhecido internacionalmente. Inclui obras-primas em vitrais tradicionais, painéis decorativos, instalações de arte abstrata, maquetes e um caleidoscópio de 400 cores de vidro.
Museu FC Porto
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Via Futebol Clube do Porto - Estádio do Dragão
4350-415, Porto
Opened in 2003, the Dragão Stadium is located in the eastern area of Porto, with easy access from the city centre and Porto International Airport. Five stars rated by UEFA and awarded for its architecture and environmental management. FC Porto Museum is located at the stadium and impresses with history and technology.