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Parque Natural do Douro Internacional
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Rua Dr. Francisco António Vicente, 4
5200-241, Mogadouro
Integrating the municipalities of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, Freixo de Espada-à-Cinta, Miranda do Douro and Mogadouro, the Douro Internacional Natural Park covers the 122 kilometers of border section of the Douro River and extends south, to the Douro Valley. From a very deep valley and two plateau areas (essentially granite), one to the North with altitudes of around 700-800 meters and the other to the South with altitudes of around 600-700 meters. The gorges carved by the Douro and Águeda rivers are extremely deep (up to 200 meters) and of great beauty. The Park reaches its maximum altitude (895 meters) …
Igreja Matriz de Santa Maria de Azinhoso
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Rua do Passo
5200-010, Mogadouro
It is a Gothic temple with a Romanesque design, whose foundation is attributed to the Templars, with a longitudinal plan, consisting of a single nave and a porch on the gospel side, where the Romanesque door stands out on the opposite elevation. Highlight the enormous diversity of dog motifs and the central framing of the bell tower with three windows.
Castelo de Mogadouro
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Rua João de Freitas, 32
5200-277, Mogadouro
The castle of Mogadouro was donated by D. Afonso Henriques to the Templars and, a few years later, passed to the Order of Christ, its successor. Today, only two sections of walls remain, an isolated tower with rectangular faces and some scarce remains of carved walls.
Barragem de Belver
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- country
Belver
6040, Belver
Dam belonging to the Tagus river basin, whose construction ended in 1952. It is 30 meters high and is used to supply energy.
Praia Fluvial da Ribeira da Venda
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Comenda
6040-041, Comenda
Lawn and tree-lined space, with swimming pool, children's playground and other attractions. It has a picnic park.
Capela de São Brás
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Rua Dom Sancho I
6040-024, Belver
Religious type architecture, with a marked Renaissance influence. The main highlight is the main altarpiece from the 16th century, which houses 28 reliquaries and the image of Saint Blaise.
Ponte sobre a Ribeira da Venda
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Comenda
6040, Comenda
Bridge of irregular construction with three full-length arches, the central one having the longest span. The facing, the voussoirs of the arches, the cutwaters and the foundations are made of granite ashlar.
Pelourinho do Gavião
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Praça do Pelourinho
6040-103, Gavião
It is assumed that the current pillory dates back to the 20th century, more precisely, that it was the work of the Estado Novo. The fragments of the primitive pillory are found in a building in the town. It has three steps based on an octagonal base and is made of marble.
Museu da Margalha
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Quinta da Margalha
6040, Gavião
Museum belonging to Quinta da Margalha and, as this is a private property, visits must be made by appointment. It is a wine production farm.
Cine-Teatro Francisco Ventura
- art
Avenida José Marcelino, 14
6040-118, Gavião
Cultural Space for the organization of different cultural activities. The name of this space intends to honor the local writer, who died in 1994.