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Igreja de São Vicente de Sousa
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Lugar da Igreja
4650-529, Sousa
This temple represents a good example of the Romanesque style, with a single nave and a rectangular transept. Inside, it features baroque carvings on the main altar and statuary in the same style. The antiquity of this building is confirmed by two inscriptions on the walls, both from the Romanesque period. The first, from 1214, commemorates the church's dedication and can be found on the outside of the nave's wall, while the second, from 1162 - the construction date of the original transept - is believed to be a funerary inscription or commemorating the construction of an arcosolium (tomb arranged …
Ermida Nossa Senhora Conceição dos Matos
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Alcochete
2890, Alcochete
With a rural type of architecture, the current hermitage was a part of the old palace that belonged to the family of Tristão da Cunha, the navigator who discovered one of the islands in the Atlantic Ocean that got his name, whose residence was located nearby.
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Vida
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Rua do Norte
2890-061, Alcochete
A church with only one nave covered by a wood ceiling, ornament by an 18th century painting that represents the patron saint. The nave of the high altar is covred by tile panels of the 1700s.
Igreja de São Brás
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Praça da República
2890, Samouco
Located in the centre of the small town of Samouco, its interior is composed of one sole nave. The façade has a simple entrance, topped by a larg window with gratings, followed by a clock. Its main lines are of the 18th century, finished in the reign of Dona Maria I.
Torre da Rua de Baixo
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Rua de Baixo, 8
4050-086, Porto
Five floors’ tower facing two parallel streets, it is an example of the medieval architecture. The typology of the primitive tympanum and the arch side face of one of the first windows, make us believe that the building is from the XIII century. The remaining doors and square windows and, maybe, the last floor, are the result of transformations the building suffered in the modern period. This medieval building is one of the oldest in town.
Igreja Matriz de Mêda / Igreja de São Bento
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Largo da Igreja
6430-184, Mêda
Baroque church composed of a longitudinal plan with three aisles, a chancel and closer and a vestry located near. Inside are altarpieces of gilt Baroque, Mannerist and Rococo national. It was built in the 16th century and remodelled in the 18th century.
Museu Etnográfico de Vilarinho das Furnas
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Estrada da Ponte Romana
4840, Campo do Gerês
Inaugurated in 1989, this museum exhibits the cultural heritage of the village of Vilarinho das Furnas, submerged by a dam (dam of Vilarinho da Furna) back in 1972. It exhibits som collections from other villages in the parish of Terras de Bouro.
Santuário de São Bento da Porta Aberta
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Avenida de São Bento da Porta Aberta, 2967
4845-026, São Bento da Porta Aberta
In honor of St. Benedict shrine, from where you can enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the entire Serra do Gerês. The chancel and the altar are dedicated to this Saint, cult that already comes from the mid-18TH century. The sanctuary hosts the main pilgrimage of 10 to 15 August, and other parties on 21 March and 11 July.
Passeio de Barco na Albufeira da Caniçada
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EN304
4845, Paredes
The 689 sailable há of the Caniçada Dam are excellent for sporting. The natural beauty is fit for nice boat trips. The boat "Rio Caldo" aims to offer its customers the best of the Gerês. Reservations are by the telephone number 253391792.
Casa da Serra
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ER111
9400-100, Vila Baleira
Space to disseminate the culture and traditions of Porto Santo. Casa da Serra brings together many old objects that tell the story of the people of Porto Santo. It is popular with tourists on organized tours. Surprising for the conservation of space. It also has a shop where you can buy products from the island of Porto Santo.