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Castelo de Pombal
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Rua da Encosta do Castelo
3100-826, Pombal
Within this magnificent monument, the extensive walls, the quadrangular turrets, the keep, and what remains of the barbicans are preserved, bearing witness to its defensive value. Rebuilt during the reign of King Manuel I, the armillary sphere, a Manueline-style window opening in the coastal wall, and the royal coat of arms are visible. Inside the walls, vestiges of the Chapel of Saint Michael and a Romanesque colonnade remain.
Antigo Paço dos Condes de Cantanhede e Marqueses de Marialva / Câmara Municipal de Cantanhede
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Rua Marquês de Marialva, 1
3060, Cantanhede
Formerly the Palace of the Counts of Cantanhede and Marquises of Marialva, this Renaissance building, dating from the 16th century, has two floors and a courtyard with a staircase. In the 20th century, a tower was added to the side facade.
Museu LOAD ZX Spectrum
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Largo Conselheiro Ferreira Freire - Escola Básica Conde Ferreira
3060-133, Cantanhede
This museum is the result of a partnership between the Municipality of Cantanhede and the Geração Spectrum Association, which manages the collection of João Diogo Ramos, a native of Cantanhede and one of the leading international collectors in this field. It is dedicated to the ZX Spectrum, which for many was the first personal computer, but also includes other equipment related to this theme.
Museu Etnográfico do Grupo Típico de Ançã
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Rua Doutor Jaime Cortesão
3060-049, Ançã
The museum is housed in a typical 18th-century building, where scenes from the region's former daily life are recreated, along with some related objects.
Convento de Nossa Senhora da Conceição / Igreja da Misericórdia de Cantanhede
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Rua Carlos Oliveira, 4
3060-145, Cantanhede
From the convent set of Our Lady of the Conception, you have now ascended to the church, which is believed to have been rebuilt in the 18th century. Notable features include the altarpieces decorating the main altar and the side altars, the walls of the chancel covered with 18th-century tiles of Coimbra origin, and the stone images found in the choir.
Capela de Varziela / Capela de Nossa Senhora da Misericórdia
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Rua Doutor Santos Silva
3060, Varziela
Renaissance chapel that underwent the addition of a tower and sacristy. Of particular note is the altarpiece in Ançã stone, attributed to João de Rouen, surmounted by the coat of arms of the Menezes family and depicting Our Lady of Mercy.
Rota da Bairrada
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Ourentã
3060, Ourentã
Cantanhede, along with the municipalities of Oliveira do Bairro, Mealhada, and Anadia, belongs to the Bairrada Wine Route. Bairrada, a region of wine and gastronomic culture, is situated between two important urban and university centers, Aveiro and Coimbra. This territory, part of the Bairrada Demarcated Region, boasts a remarkable diversity and contrast of landscapes, where visitors can discover distinct and unique places within a few kilometers. Vineyards, mountains, the estuary, and the sea complement the charms of the cities and rural villages in eight municipalities of the Central region: Águeda, Anadia, Aveiro, Cantanhede, Coimbra, Mealhada, Oliveira do Bairro, and Vagos.
Centro Histórico de Ançã
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Ançã
3060, Ançã
A spacious and very pleasant area, mostly covered with Portuguese cobblestone paving. It has a charming square with park benches and trees offering shade.
Museu da Pedra
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Largo Cândido Reis, 4
3060-174, Cantanhede
Housed in a restored and adapted 18th-century building and another building of contemporary design, it features permanent exhibition rooms, a Living Museum area especially dedicated to creative and educational workshops, Stone Exploration and Working Rooms, and two temporary exhibition rooms, one specifically dedicated to the theme of sacred art made in "Ançã stone," an auditorium, and an outdoor garden that hosts numerous activities.
Troço de Calçada Romana
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Celorico da Beira
6360-362, Celorico da Beira
This section belongs to an old Roman road that connected Guarda to Mangualde, and it is possible that it also belonged to the Viseu-Linhares road. It is paved with aligned stones and divided into three sections.