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Igreja de São Pedro de Roriz
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Rua do Mosteiro de Roriz
4780, Roriz
The Monastery of São Pedro de Roriz was founded by Lady Unisco Godiniz, in the year 978. Its affiliation with the Benedictine Order dates back to 1902. In the 17th century, notable works were carried out, directed by Frei João Turriano, which results in the current appearance of the monastery. Its interior is rich in gilded carving and reveals traces of one of the most notable carvers of the "Braga school", Frei José de Santo António Ferreira Vilaça. Its style shows influences from French and German Baroque and Rococo.
Capela da Igreja de São Tomé de Negrelos
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Rua Patrício Alves Carneiro, 94
4780, São Tomé de Negrelos
Despite the successive renovations that changed its origin, this church maintains the 16th century logic, quadrangular, formed by eight columns with composite capitals. The chapel, inside, has a 16th century style.
Parque de Lazer de Valinhas
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- leisure
Rua Nossa Senhora de Valinhas
4825, Santo Tirso
Space located in the parish of Monte Córdova, where the popular pilgrimage of Senhora de Valinhas takes place annually. There are several tree species on site, and it is classified as being of public interest. From here there are many walking trails to enjoy the Leça River and the Fervença Falls.
Parque Urbano de Rabada
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- leisure
Rua de Portos
4780, Santo Tirso
It is next to Ave River and is located in an area of oaks and cork oaks. It has pedestrian paths, picnic areas, an amphitheater and a lake. Likewise, it has separate parking areas for bicycles and motorcycles, cars and buses. It has an area of 96,274 m².
Mosteiro de São Bento / Mosteiro de Santo Tirso
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Largo Abade Pedrosa
4780-368, Santo Tirso
Founded in the 8th century, this monastery was rebuilt in the 13th century. From that time, the Gothic cloister with an arched arch with abundantly ornamented capitals remains. The church, built in the 17th century, is preceded by a narthex, with three arches topped by niches. The entire interior is worthy of reference, particularly the carvings.
Castro do Monte do Padrão
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Monte do Padrão
4825, Monte Córdova
Protohistoric fortified settlement with circular buildings, surrounded by three orders of walls, and revealing traces of occupation in Roman and medieval times. Two large buildings stand out that occupy the central area of the station's upper platform, one of which is composed of a Domus with a quadrangular plan, with a central atrium and some compartments around it, and the other with a rectangular plan.
Museu Municipal Abade Pedrosa
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Avenida Unisco Godiniz, 100
4780-373, Santo Tirso
Opened in 1989, located in the conventual wing of the former Benedictine monastery of Santo Tirso, it is an archaeological museum, where you can find the collections of Abbot Joaquim de Pedrosa (early 20th century), Carlos Faya Santarém (1950s) and of the Municipal Archeology Office. It also preserves a Roman milestone to Magnentius that marked mile XXI of Itinerary XVI between Braga and Lisbon.
Farol da Ponta da Barca
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Rua do Corpo Santo, 11
9880-368, Santa Cruz da Graciosa
Single-story lighthouse, featuring a 23-meter-high cylindrical tower, making it the tallest lighthouse tower in the Azores. In front of this lighthouse is the famous stone whale, a curious rock formation that, seen in profile, resembles a whale.
Farol do Carapacho / Farol da Ponta da Restinga
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Ponta da Restringa
9880, Santa Cruz da Graciosa
Also called Farol da Ponta da Restinga, this lighthouse is located 191 meters above the sea and is 14 meters high. It was built in 1956.
Trilho Pedestre Serra Branca - Praia (PR1)
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Serra Branca
9880, Santa Cruz da Graciosa
This trail starts near the access to the Serra Branca Wind Farm, ending then in Praia. It crosses Graciosa Island from the west coast to the east coast, passing Pico das Caldeirinhas, the highest of the Serra Branca volcanic cones, measuring around 360 meters.