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Capela dos Coimbras
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Largo de Santa Cruz, 23
4700-326, Braga
Its construction was ordered by the Archbishop Dom João Coimbra in 1525. It origin is probably Romanic, and the chapel has gothic lines. Inside are worthy of notice the XVIII century glazed tiles.
Mosteiro da Batalha
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Largo Infante Dom Henrique
2440-109, Batalha
It is one of the biggest and most beautiful Monuments from the Gothic architecture in Portugal and the first from Manueline art in the 16th century. Batalha Monastery is also the most outstanding symbol from the Avis dynasty. The monastery was built by orders of D. João I as a consequence from a promise he made to the Virgin Mary in order to win the battle of Aljubarrota in 1385. The construction started the next year under the supervision of the Portuguese architect Afonso Domingues. In this initial phase the results produced were the majority of the church structures and …
Aldeia de Piódão
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Largo Cónego Manuel Fernandes Nogueira
6285, Piódão
Classified, since 1978, as a Property of Public Interest, the village of Piódão is located in the vicinity of Montes Hermínios and is one of the oldest villages in the country, with the uniqueness of its cluster, surrounded by an extensive mantle of green. The origin of the village was due to the need for concentration and settlement of the shepherds who lived in the vicinity. Its landscape and architectural set is remarkable (schist being the main material used in construction). Due to its difficult access, the village is known for the escape of known criminals. The parish's four chapels …
Mosteiro de São Pedro / Mosteiro de Folques
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Folques
3300, Folques
Former convent of the Crúzios friars, it probably dates back to 1162, having undergone several reforms over the centuries, the last being in the last quarter of the 20th century. Sixteenth-century cloister on two floors that has undergone several changes, with emphasis on the Manueline elements in the part facing east.
Museu Regional de Arqueologia e Etnografia de Arganil
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Avenida das Forças Armadas
3300-011, Arganil
The Regional Museum of Archeology and Ethnography of Arganil includes the assets from the Roman military camp at Lomba do Canha (2nd century, Republic period) and dolmens 1 and 2 of Moinhos de Vento, Lomba do Canha, Arganil.
Capela de São Pedro
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Rua Comendador Saúl Brandão - EN342-4
3300, Arganil
Granite temple dating from the 13th century (transition period from Romanesque to Gothic). The interior has three identical naves and apsidal chapels.
Chafariz dos Pretos
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Largo Serpa Pinto
6440, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
Fountain of circular plant, in the Centre of which stands a hexagonal body, crowned in pyramid. The central body there are four heads of child as Bamford