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Igreja Matriz de Vilar de Perdizes
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Rua da Lage
5470, Montalegre
Também conhecida como Igreja de São Miguel, esta igreja é de construção prévia ao século XI. Associada ao conhecido Padre Lourenço Fontes, encerra alguns segredos no seu interior, como um alçapão onde se esconde uma estela em pedra representando o que se pensa ser o deus Larouco.
Mamoa da Baixa do Monte Gordo
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Aldeia Nova de São Mateus
5470-173, Meixedo
Megalithic monument of difficult visibility, partially cut off by the construction of the road. It is located at the intersection of the roads connecting to the new village of São Mateus, Firvidas, and Zadjalooooo Gralhós, coming from Meixedo. Presents about ten meters in diameter maximum and a very sharp central depression, from which emerges a mainstay. In the surrounding area there is enough gravel, possibly belonging to the breastplate monument petraea.
Mamoa de Penedos da Lagoa
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Aldeia Nova de São Mateus
5470-173, Meixedo
Megalithic monument of easy visibility, about twelve feet in diameter and about 0.5 meters high. Does not present any signs of rape, and may be intact. Starting from Montalegre by in 508 linking Meixedo, should follow toward Gralhós\/Firvidas, finding the tumulus at about 100 meters before the intersection of the roads connecting to the new village of São Mateus, Gralhos, Firvidas and Zadjalooooo.
Igreja de Santa Luzia
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Largo de Santa Luzia
1100-487, Lisboa
On the south façade of this church are worthy of notice the modern style glazed tiles: one related to the Comércio Square before the earthquake of 1755 and the other referring to the Christian invasion of São Jorge Castle in 1147. The classification of National Monument relates to the graves, with Portuguese or Latin inscriptions distributed by the main chapel, arms of the transept and nave. Next to the Church, the belvedere offers a panoramic view of the Alfama quarter and the river.
Igreja de São Nicolau
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Rua de São Nicolau, 1385
4630-261, Marco de Canaveses
Located on the south bank of the Tâmega River and bordering Santa Maria de Sobretâmega, the Church of São Nicolau, next to the old Canaveses Bridge, displays a late design within the context of Portuguese Romanesque architecture, evident in its column-less, capital-less portals and plain corbels. This church preserves, though very fragmented, important remains of mural painting from the 16th and 17th centuries.
Paço Real da Vila / Paço dos Henriques
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Praça da República
7090-026, Viana do Alentejo
It is a 13th-century building that was completely altered in the 16th century to house the chapel of São Jerônimo. Its floor plan consists of two rectangular elements arranged perpendicularly. Notable features include the courtyard portico, a small square opening in the cellars, and three Manueline-framed windows, one of which opens onto a balcony. Also, noteworthy is a single-flight staircase leading to a small portico.
Santuário de São Bento das Peras
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Rua de São Bento - Apartado 288
4815-496, Caldas de Vizela
The Sanctuary of São Bento das Pêras, located atop the hill of the same name, at an altitude of 410 meters, is a pilgrimage site for thousands of believers. The religious festival honoring this patron saint of Vizela takes place on July 11th, with a procession and an open-air mass. It is a pleasant gathering place for the masses. Some also visit the site simply to enjoy the magnificent panoramic views of the Vizela River valley.
Tasquinha da Quinta
- food & drink
Rua 1º de Maio
4540-113, Arouca
No centro de Arouca a Tasquinha da Quinta é um espaço rodeado de história, beleza e misticidade onde a gastronomia tradicional se alia a um ambiente rústico, simples e muito acolhedor. Os sabores regionais da vitela arouquesa são a estrela da casa, seja assada no forno à regional ou em posta na brasa.
Casa do Leão
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Castelo de São Jorge
1100-129, Lisboa
The lion House restaurant, housed in a former home of beasts, is located within the walls of the castle of São Jorge. Offering beautiful panoramic views over Lisbon. Aa granite walls, arches and rustic decor denote medieval traces. Chef Miguel Costa signs the letter emphasizes the more traditional flavours of Portuguese cuisine, like cod, the sausage, the queijo da serra or the national sweets.
Cantiflas
- food & drink
Rua Nova, 13 - Espinho
5130-301, São João da Pesqueira
Are increasingly those that, almost in pilgrimage, head to the little place of Espinho, near São João da Pesqueira, to prove the famous posta especially to Cantiflas, accompanied by boiled potatoes and then braseadas. The original name of the House-we're in the middle of the Douro-was chosen by the owner, who was a fan of Mexican actor. "Please the client so that he returns" is the motto of this Cantiflas, a modest house, but with genuine, high-quality food.