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Parque da Senhora do Salto

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Largo da Senhora do Salto
4585-003, Aguiar de Sousa

Paredes

An area with several points of interest, among which stand out the Boca do Inferno (Hell's Mouth), a grotto, the Chapel of Our Lady of the Leap, and the remains of a bridge that provided access to the local mines.

Palacete da Granja

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Avenida da República, 176
4580-193, Paredes

Paredes

A building located in the city center, with neoclassical features. The facade is covered in beautiful yellow tiles, except for the entrance which is rusticated with columns. There are two arbors attached to the property wall. Inside the building, there are two symmetrical ponds, from which a fountain flows. The building has similar floors, marked by enormous windows framed in granite, whose upper line follows the triangular pediment that, in line with the roofs, marks the main entrance and finishes off the balustrade.

Minas de Castromil

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EN319
4585-702, Sobreira

Paredes

In the Castromil Gold Mines, there is a gold deposit whose archaeological evidence testifies that, at least 2000 years ago, the Roman people developed gold mining activities in this location. Numerous ancient underground works can be observed here, as well as concavities in the side walls for placing lighting lamps.

Casa da Cultura de Paredes

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Avenida da República, 207
4580-193, Paredes

Paredes

The House of Culture is also known as "Palacete da Granja" because it was built by a Portuguese man who returned from Brazil in 1822. It's possible to see some characteristics of the American continent, such as the yellow tiles on the facades and the large dimensions of the doors and windows. The enormous garden surrounding the building is also noteworthy. The House is used for cultural and recreational purposes, featuring excellent exhibition rooms and an auditorium with a capacity of 187 seats.

Torre dos Alcoforados

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Rua da Torre Alta
4580-867, Lordelo

Paredes

This is a medieval tower with a quadrangular plan, initially part of the estate belonging to the Brandões lineage, which served as a fortified manor house with three floors. It consists only of the ruined structure of the four granite ashlar walls. On the northeast façade, a window extending to its base and corbels where a balcony (a type of wooden structure) would have rested stand out. On the main façade, a round-arched doorway with a lintel stands out. Visits are limited as it is located within the courtyard of a private house.

Mosteiro de São Pedro de Cête

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Largo do Mosteiro
4580-312, Cête

Paredes

A Romanesque monument, one of the oldest in Portugal. Of the Monastery, only the Church, the chapter house, and the pre-Manueline cloister remain after centuries of decay. The semi-warlike appearance of the convent church, with its crenellated side tower, thick walls, and the giant flanking its portal, gives it a religious and, at the same time, defensive function. Inside, the highlights are the depth and height of the nave, as well as the robustness of the granite vault of the chancel and the well-preserved tomb chests of noble knights. Also noteworthy is a vestige of a mural painting representing St. …

Miradouro de Nossa Senhora do Salto

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Aguiar de Sousa
4585, Paredes

Paredes

This scenic spot is ideal for extreme sports, offering a wide range of views. Legend tells of a knight who, chasing the Devil incarnate as a deer, jumped over the abyss at Lugar do Salto (Place of the Leap). Upon landing, he invoked the name of Our Lady, and miraculously, horse and rider landed safely on the other bank, where the horse's hoofprints can still be seen today. In gratitude, the knight commissioned the construction of the Chapel of Our Lady of Salto. It's a place much appreciated by locals and tourists alike, due to its excellent location.

Parque da Cidade de Paredes

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Rua da Cepêda
4580, Paredes

Paredes

A park with an excellent location for the municipality, covering an area of ​​2.5 hectares. A multi-purpose space, geared towards leisure and sports. The Sentiais River runs along its entire length, allowing for an even more pleasant encounter with nature.

Espaço de Lazer de Moinhos

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Lugar de Moinhos
4580, Paredes

Paredes

A green space stretching along the banks of the Ferreira River, with a dam in the middle of the park. Two wooden bridges allow passage between the banks, and the area is populated by dense trees and extensive lawns. The isolation from the hustle and bustle of the city is total. There are some wooden tables and benches.

Torre do Castelo de Aguiar de Sousa

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Lugar da Vila
4585-005, Aguiar de Sousa

Paredes

This tower is highly prestigious, not so much for the existing remains, but for its strategic location and the importance the castle held in the historical context of the Reconquista, as it was located on the defensive line of the territory, highly valued by the Asturian kings. It was attacked by Almanzor in 995, led a land in the process of territorial reorganization in the 11th century, and was also a powerful judicial district, one of the most affluent between the Douro and Minho rivers, accumulating great wealth, its territory extending from Porto to near Penafiel. The ruins reveal a …

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