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Igreja Paroquial do Espinhal / Igreja de São Sebastião

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Largo Dom Luís de Alarcão
3230, Espinhal

Penela

Late-Renaissance and Baroque church, dating from the 16th century. It consists of three naves and two chapels on the flanks. Highlights include its tower and the architectural ensemble of the carved stone headboard from the Coimbra Renaissance.

Castelo de Germanelo

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Rabaçal
3230, Rabaçal

Penela

Castle built by King Afonso Henriques in the 12th century. Together with the castles of Penela, Soure and Lousã, it was part of the Alfonsian network of fortifications to defend the lands of Coimbra.

Represas Naturais de Louçainha

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Louçainha
3230-103, Espinhal

Penela

Very pleasant green location, where the famous natural pools are located, as well as a picnic area and a panoramic restaurant. Calm space offering beautiful views, perfect for strolling and relaxing.

Queda de Água da Pedra Ferida

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EN347
3230, Espinhal

Penela

Located near the town of Espinhal, we find this 25 meter high waterfall. The stream that gives rise to it is known for its enormous wealth of trout, and also for the fact that it contains watermills and a wine press. This area features interesting and varied picturesque places.

Villa Romana do Rabaçal

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Rabaçal
3230, Rabaçal

Penela

Rural villa dating from the 4th century, featuring civil, private and Roman architecture. It has a notable living area, both in terms of spatial organization and decoration. Several archaeological campaigns uncovered the residential part, with complete mosaics and an octagonal peristyle. In 1988, what was believed to be the thermal block of this important villa was discovered.

Convento de Santo António

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Rua do Convento de Santo António, 9
3230, Penela

Penela

Simple and austere building, characteristic of Franciscan architecture. It was built in the 16th century, still retaining the round entrance gate, cut out and decorated with volutes.

Aldeia do Xisto de Ferraria de São João

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Ferraria de São João
3230, Cumeeira

Penela

This is one of 23 shale villages spread across thirteen municipalities in Pinhal Interior. A place that recovers memories of other times, always in total contact with nature. It is in good condition, after having undergone renovation works.

Castelo de Penela

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Rua do Castelo, 5
3230-280, Penela

Penela

Castle overlooking the town, where the Church of São Miguel, dating from the 15th century, and a set of anthropomorphic graves from the late Middle Ages stand out. It has a polygonal, irregular shape and is made up of walls and several towers from the 15th and 16th centuries. It preserves the Vila Door and the Betrayal Door, the latter with Moorish influences. This is the second-largest castle on the Mondego defensive line.

Igreja Matriz de Santa Eufémia

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Rua Paços do Concelho
3230-253, Penela

Penela

Church built in the 16th century and restored in the 17th and 18th centuries. Highlights include the Coimbra tiles, which were applied in the several chapels at different times, the altarpiece of the Espírito Santo Chapel and a 14th century stone sculpture representing the Virgin and Child.

Museu da Villa Romana do Rabaçal

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Rua da Igreja - EN347-1
3230-544, Rabaçal

Penela

Small museum where you can observe some objects collected in the ruins of the Roman Villa of Rabaçal, including a milestone to Décio (mile VIII from Conímbriga) from the village of Tamazinhos, Cantanhede, and requires a guided tour of the ruins that make up the agricultural farm consisting of the rustic villa, frumentaria and urban villa, dating from the 4th century AD. Highlight is the permanent exhibition "Roman villa of Rabaçal: once upon a time...".

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