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Igreja de Santa Maria do Castelo

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Rua Doutor Adriano Franco, 69
2530, Lourinhã

Lourinhã

A Gothic temple whose decorative design extends beyond the church's structure. The main façade features a portal topped by a rose window. The three-nave interior features eight arches supported by columns with capitals decorated with phytomorphic motifs. A highlight is the Gothic-style holy water font.

Forte no Lugar de Paimogo / Forte de Nossa Senhora

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Avenida Paimogo
2530-245, Lugar do Paimogo

Lourinhã

A small, bastioned fort with a regular plan, considered an important example of 17th-century military architecture. Built after restoration, it has remained unchanged to this day. It was part of the fortified line that runs from Peniche to Cascais and the mouth of the Tagus River.

Igreja do Convento de Santo António / Antiga Igreja Matriz da Lourinhã

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Praça Coronel António Maria Baptista
2530-126, Lourinhã

Lourinhã

Conventual church that belonged to the Franciscan Convent, founded in 1598. The interior features a single nave covered by a barrel vault and decorated with 18th-century tile ashlars. Of particular note are a 16th-century painting, an 18th-century carved altarpiece, a 1601 marble parietal tomb, and the ornate pulpit.

Percurso dos Moinhos da Pinhôa

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Rua dos Moinhos
2530, Moita dos Ferreiros

Lourinhã

The municipality of Lourinhã has many windmills that, even if not used for agricultural purposes, are worth a visit. In Moita de Ferreiros, five restored windmills have been converted into cafés and bars, adding to the landscape's beauty.

Igreja de São Pedro de Manteigas

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Largo Padre José Baylão Pinheiro - Largo de São Pedro
6260-166, Manteigas

Manteigas

Religious architecture comprises side chapels, a main chapel, two sacristies, and a bell tower. The façade is whitewashed with masonry finishes. The door is surmounted by three windows, the central one being rectangular and featuring a balcony. At the top is a niche with the figure of Saint Peter. Of note is the sword alluding to the cult of the Holy Constable. The interior preserves important elements: carved side altarpieces in the National and Neoclassical styles, and the main altar and side altars in the Neogothic style.

Observatório Meteorológico das Penhas Douradas

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EN232
6260-200, Penhas Douradas

Manteigas

An observatory built in 1882 that focuses on mountain forecasting and research. Inside, all the instruments used for this purpose are located.

Igreja Matriz de Manteigas / Igreja de Santata Maria Maior

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Rua Vasco da Gama
6260-188, Manteigas

Manteigas

Religious, revivalist architecture, consisting of a nave, a chancel, and sacristies. The main façade features two bell towers. Above the doorway is a cross with masonry finishes.

Casa das Obras

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Praça da Louça
6260-185, Manteigas

Manteigas

This two-story building dates back to the 18th century, featuring a distinctive entrance gate with carved stonework, followed by a barred balcony. Also notable in this building is the central doorway, topped by a bay window with a curved balcony, flanked by symmetrical, equidistant windows. The atrium is marked by depressed arches and features a central grand staircase. Currently, it serves as a guesthouse.

Centro de Interpretação da Torre - Geopark Estrela

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Torre da Serra da Estrela
6270-423, Seia

Seia

Its goal is to recognize and value the natural and cultural heritage of this region, as well as to protect its identity. Here you'll find a permanent exhibition that will allow you to explore Serra da Estrela and its countless potential, linked to its heritage, fauna, and flora.

Convento de Santo António / Convento dos Frades

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Rua Josefete de Figueiredo
6400-400, Pinhel

Pinhel

An imposing religious monument belonging to the male convent of the Order of Saint Francis (Via dos Capuchos). It consists of a nave, chancel, and bell tower. The interior preserves an important collection of sacred artifacts: three corbels depicting the crucified Christ flanked by Our Lady and Saint John the Evangelist, the gilded and polychrome altarpieces, the side chapels, and the inner chapel.

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