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Torre de Cambra
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Cambra de Baixo
3670-040, Cambra de Baixo
Medieval watchtower with a quadrangular plan. In 1997, archaeological excavations were carried out that allowed the recovery of hundreds of ceramic fragments.
Igreja de Santa Maria / Igreja Matriz de Vouzela
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Rua dos Bombeiros
3670-261, Vouzela
This Romanesque-Gothic church, dating from the 13th century, is also known as the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption. Highlights include the bell tower, the ogival portico, and the rose window on the main façade.
Ponte Férrea de Vouzela
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Rua Bombeiros Voluntários
3670-277, Vouzela
This former railway bridge is now restricted to pedestrian traffic. Built of stone, it is composed of large arches.
Ruínas do Castelo de Vilharigues
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Castelo de Vilharigues
3670-152, Castelo de Vilharigues
This 15th-century monument is currently in ruins. Highlights include a sign with a poem by Engineer Mário Cruzeiro.
Covas
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- heritage
Covas
5450, Covas
A typical settlement featuring traditional architecture, some of which feature houses built with pillars from Roman mills. The pillory and Roman mines in the area are noteworthy. Covas received a charter from King Manuel I in 1514.
Castelo
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Castelo
5450, Castelo
A village situated in a scenic area, it boasts rustic granite houses scattered along irregular, winding streets. The population is dedicated to subsistence farming, which is predominant in the area. Cattle, chestnuts, and other agricultural products are the main source of local income. Located on a granite outcrop in the Aguiar Valley, there is a rock castle dating back to the 9th century. Interestingly, it is worth noting the existence of a music band, some 200 years old, composed of residents of the village and neighboring towns.
Paisagem Florestal da Serra Padrela
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Serra Padrela
5450, Bornes de Aguiar
Forested area of the mountains located south of Chaves, between Valpaços and Vila Pouca de Aguiar, belonging to the Ancient Massif of Trás-os-Montes and ten kilometers long.
Túmulo Românico
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Tresminas
5450, Tresminas
Tomb from the time of Roman occupation.
Ponte Romana de Cidadelha
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Largo da Capela
5450, Vila Pouca de Aguiar
Bridge with a trestle deck resting on a perfect arch.
Igreja Paroquial de Bornes de Aguiar / Igreja de São Martinho
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Rua Central
5445, Bornes de Aguiar
A church of Romanesque, Mannerist, and Baroque architecture with a single nave covered with wooden ceilings. The interior features Mannerist and Baroque gilded altarpieces.