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Igreja de São Domingos de Benfica
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Largo de São Domingos de Benfica
1500-554, Lisboa
The church is dated from 1624, and is a characteristic monument of the baroque style. It lodges the tomb of João das Regras, classified as national monument. The classification of Public Interest Building includes other elements such as the transept retables and the cinquentist ark with the mortal remains of Vasco Martins de Alvergaria.
Mosteiro de Nossa Senhora da Assunção de Tabosa
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Largo do Convento
3640-030, Tabosa do Carregal
The Monastery of Nossa Senhora da Assunção de Tabosa was the last Cistercian monastery to be founded in Portugal. Integrated into the Douro nucleus of monasteries and convents of the Cistercian Order, in the extreme south of the Varosa valley, and located in the so-called "Lands of Devil", they maintain the spirit of silence and recollection of their foundation.
Porta da Devesa
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Rua 5 de Outubro
7300, Portalegre
The Porta da Devesa dates back to the 13th and 14th centuries and forms an archway over Rua 5 de Outubro. Its name comes from the fact that it separated the town proper from the fertile countryside that followed it at the time, or even because it was the terminus of that same town.
Quinta das Águias
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Rua da Junqueira, 138
1300-345, Lisboa
The farm is also known as “Quinta de Diogo de Mendonça”, “Quinta do Visconde da Junqueira", " Quinta dos Côrte-Real" or "Quinta do Professor Lopo de Carvalho". The ashlar of glazed tiles and the retable of Quillard inside the palace chapel are worthy of notice.
Pelourinho da Batalha
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Largo da Misericórdia
2440, Batalha
This pillory is composed by a four steps basement and a shaft with two twisted and striated sections. On the shaft top there is a capital with Batalha blazon where it stands out Santa Maria da Vitória the patron saint. It is finished by a terminal piece presenting in its centre, the Cross of Chris in iron.
Fonte das Taipas
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Rua das Virtudes
4050, Porto
This fountain exists by the people’s will. It was built in 1772, after a petition made to the City council by the Largo do Postigo das Virtudes inhabitants. It is shaped like a pyramid trunk laying on a cup. The water comes from the central ornament, an oval medallion and runs through the cup into a tank.
O Moinho Camping
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Praia Fluvial Poço da Corga
3280-113, Castanheira de Pêra
The campsite mill is ideal for lovers of nature and tranquility. Here you can enjoy your holidays in the company of family and not lack animation in this wonderful place. With personalized service and warm atmosphere, will certainly feel at home. Don't miss to explore the Praia das Rocas and their artificial waves.
Pedras Parideiras
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CM1237
4540, Castanheira
A unique phenomenon in Portugal and very rare worldwide, it consists of stones growing and detaching from their "mother stone," hence their popular name "birthing stones." To better understand these enigmatic rocks and the dynamics of the Arouca Geopark, it is worth visiting the Casa das Pedras Parideiras – Interpretation Centre.
Albufeira da Aguieira
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Albufeira da Aguieira
3420, Tábua
This reservoir, located north of the municipality, divides the municipalities of Tábua and Santa Comba Dão. At the entrance to Tábua, near the granite boulders of Pedra da Sé, some water sports and fishing are practiced. It's a very pleasant and calm space, with plenty of shade provided by the vast grove of trees.
Lagoa das Patas
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ER5-2A
9700, Angra do Heroísmo
Small lagoon located near a stream in the Serra de Santa Bárbara. It is at a very high altitude, which justifies the frequent fog, the calm and the silence. There are often many ducks in these place that walk among the water lilies, which is why it is also known as Lagoa das Patas.