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Casa Museu Afonso Lopes Vieira
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Rua Doutor Afonso Leitão, 4
2430-511, Marinha Grande
Architecture according to the "Portuguese House" typology. It features tilework alluding to the poet's work and a chapel decorated with seascapes.
Igreja de São Tomé de Abambres
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Rua de São Tomé
5370-010, Abambres
Medieval church with a bell tower integrated into the façade and a tomb near the door. The cornice is decorated with zoomorphic motifs. Notable are the gilded altars with painted altarpieces.
Igreja da Misericórdia de Mirandela
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Praça 5 de Outubro, 19
5370-284, Mirandela
Built in 1671, it underwent renovations in the 19th century, notably the demolition of the bell towers. On the façade, there are two statues of the founders of the Order of the Most Holy Trinity (Saint John of Mata and Saint Felix of Valões). Inside, the gilded altarpiece and the coffered ceiling of the chancel are notable.
Museu da Oliveira e do Azeite
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Travessa D. Afonso III, 17
5370-516, Mirandela
It's a journey through time, operating in the former Mirandelense Mill facilities and featuring a hydraulic olive press that's over 100 years old and in perfect working order. The space celebrates the theme of olive oil, with several areas for visitors: from the Olive Press Room to the Olive Courtyard, the Field and Fruit Room, the Sounds of the Olive Grove, the Olive Production and Processing Room, and more.
Passeio na Zona Ribeirinha de Mirandela
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Mirandela
5370, Mirandela
A very pleasant area for strolling, starting with the garden next to the bridge. Continue your walk past its floating pier and the waterfront, enjoying the magnificent views. The Romanesque bridge, with its twenty arches, deserves special attention. If you choose to cross this bridge, on the other side you'll find a pleasant leisure area with a playground, mini-golf, a tennis court, and a restaurant.
Castelo de Mirandela
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Rua do Arco
5370-408, Mirandela
Only a few remains of this castle remain. From the original castle, the Santo Antônio Gate is visible, consisting of two thick walls, over which sits an arch with a broken outline on the outside and a perfect arch on the inside. Above the gate are traces of the original battlement, now transformed into a terraced house. Small sections of the wall also remain.
Solar dos Condes de Vinhais
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Praça 5 de Outubro
5370-284, Mirandela
An 18th-century mansion with a longitudinal plan, it consists of three distinct sections, separated by the main body. In the center of the building, atop the central section, is the coat of arms of the Counts of Vinhais. The stonework is also notable. It served as the headquarters of the Portuguese Youth and the Portuguese Legion from 1959 onwards and housed the Institute of Employment and Professional Action between 1975 and 1992.
Paço dos Távoras
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Praça do Município
5370-288, Mirandela
A 17th-century palace with three sections: a two-story central section and two single-story side sections. The stonework on the doors and windows is particularly noteworthy. Inside, a tile panel dating from 1956 depicts the city's coat of arms stands out. Currently, it houses the Mirandela Town Hall.
Museu Municipal Armindo Teixeira Lopes
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Rua Coronel João Maria Sarmento Pimentel, 168
5370, Mirandela
A museum dedicated to contemporary visual arts, exhibiting works by 286 Brazilian and international artists, represented by 460 works of art. In addition to works by Armindo Teixeira Lopes, the exhibition also features works by Vieira da Silva, Almada Negreiros, João Cutileiro, Artur Bual, Graça Morais, Abel Manta, Júlio Pomar, and Nadir Afonso, among others.
Ponte Românica sobre o Tua
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Mirandela
5370, Mirandela
Stone bridge, also known as Ponte Velha, consists of a flat deck supported by 20 unequal arches, approximately 232 meters long. It stands over the Tua River, connecting the two parts of the city of Mirandela. It was initially built by the Romans for the passage of troops and ore, and was later rebuilt in the 16th century.