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Anta do Penedo do Com
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Esmolfe
3550-071, Esmolfe
This dolmen is quite damaged. The corridor is practically destroyed, the supports on the right side are collapsed, with the covering slab on top. Of the nine original supports, only the one at the head has it. It is a dolmen with a large polygonal chamber. Two semicircles of granite blocks with reduced and irregular structure surround the dolmen, in what was once the mound.
Miradouro de Esmolfe
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- leisure
Esmolfe
3550, Penalva do Castelo
This location has access to incredible views over the various municipalities, including: Penalva do Castelo, Sátão, Aguiar da Beira, Fornos de Algodres, Castro Daire, Vouzela, São Pedro do Sul and Mangualde. It is located next to a geodesic landmark.
Mata da Nossa Senhora de Lourdes
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- leisure
Penalva do Castelo
3550, Penalva Do Castelo
Forest in which stone pine, mimosas and alders predominate and where there is a picnic area next to the river with granite tables and chairs. In this place there is an artificial cave right below the Chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes.
Forno Comunitário de Maetela
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Largo do Forno
3550, Moradia
The Community Oven is located in the house. It can be visited, as it is open to the community.
Caminho dos Galegos
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Caminho dos Galegos
3550, Mareco
The Camino de Santiago Route was created by pilgrims who went to Santiago de Compostela to praise the apostle Santiago. Along the route, there are many houses, mills and other buildings marked with Santiago's shell.
Miradouro da Cruz Salvé Rainha
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- leisure
Estrada Florestal
2550, Cadaval
Location offering a panoramic view over the village of Pragança and much of the municipality of Cadaval, as well as the surrounding agricultural fields.
Castro de Pragança / Castro de Rocha Forte
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Rua 1º de Dezembro
2550, Pragança
Iron Age fortified settlement, semi-buried.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição / Igreja Matriz do Cadaval
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Largo da Igreja
2550-113, Cadaval
A 17th century temple featuring 17th century tiles and 16th century paintings in the main chapel. It was possibly built in the 16th century and rebuilt in the 17th century.
Convento Dominicano de Nossa Senhora das Neves
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Rua do Montejunto
2550-366, Lamas
Convent initially built in the 13th century and then rebuilt in the second half of the 17th century. Currently, it is in ruins, however, it is still a magnificent monument that is worth visiting. Along the mountainside, you can still see the convent's sidewalk.
Casa e Capela da Quinta do Fidalgo
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Largo Júlio Pereira da Silva, 3
2550, Cadaval
Baroque house and chapel dating from the 17th century. Set with a U-shaped plan, consisting of three bodies: the house with a square plan and a rectangular body with two floors that in its half incorporates the chapel. Inside the chapel, the highlight is the three-sided wooden ceiling decorated with coffers.