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Museu do Quartzo

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Barral
4980-741, Vila Chã

Ponte da Barca

The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Peace houses the largest collection of quartz crystals in the country. Hundreds of specimens can be seen and appreciated both inside and outside the museum.

Percurso do Centro Histórico de Ponte da Barca

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Rua Diogo Bernardes
4980, Ponte da Barca

Ponte da Barca

This trail can begin at the Fonte de São João, a Baroque fountain. Continue walking past the cross and the beautiful Azenha. There are many interesting places to visit, such as the Casa da Fonte Velha, the Casa do Relógio do Sol, the Igreja da Misericórdia, the Largo da Guarda Fiscal houses, and the Casa Nobre do Correio Mor. Finish the trail next to the Igreja Matriz and Casa de Farias; a few meters ahead, you'll find the starting point.

Igreja Matriz de São Martinho de Crasto

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Mosteiro
4980-246, Crasto

Ponte da Barca

A Romanesque temple from the late 12th century, it belonged to the former Monastery of the Canons Regular of Saint Augustine. Construction began in 1136, with expansions taking place in the 16th and 18th centuries. The Baroque elements date from the latter.

Espigueiros do Lindoso

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Castelo
4980-451, Lindoso

Ponte da Barca

Lindoso's granaries are narrow and have upright walls. They are concentrated around a single rectangular threshing floor, reflecting the importance of collective labor typical of mountain communities.

Ponte Medieval de Ponte da Barca

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Choupal do Côrro
4980-614, Ponte da Barca

Ponte da Barca

Built in the early 15th century, it underwent restoration work in 1761 and 1896. It has ten arches supported by sturdy pillars with carved columns. The two central arches are from the 18th-century renovation, while the others are from the original construction.

Igreja Matriz de Bravães

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Mosteiro
4980-125, Bravães

Ponte da Barca

A 12th-century temple, it is considered one of the most important Romanesque monuments for its abundance of sculptures. The church stands out above all for its portal, with five ornate archivolts. The capitals, shafts, and tympanums are also decorated with a wide variety of motifs with strong symbolic meaning.

Igreja de São João Baptista / Igreja Matriz de Ponte da Barca

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Rua Trás do Forno
4980-623, Ponte da Barca

Ponte da Barca

Built between 1717 and 1738, this building's façade is topped by a 17th-century relief of the Baptism of Christ. Inside, there are several side chapels, with a variety of carvings, from the so-called national style of 1727 to the "rocaille" style, and the tile covering, of the "carpet" type, standing out.

Castelo de Lindoso

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Lugar de Castelo
4980-451, Lindoso

Ponte da Barca

Built during the reign of King Afonso III, it sits atop a rocky hillock next to the town. The castle, shaped like a quadrangular star, has a keep approximately 15 meters high. Several semi-spherical domes still remain at the corners of the wall, with slits for the use of firearms. It houses a museum inside.

Igreja Matriz de Vila Seca / Igreja do Espírito Santo

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Avenida da Igreja
5110, Vila Seca

Armamar

Baroque temple from the end of the 17th century that stands out for the profusion of gilded carvings in its interior.

Aldeia Preservada de Lumiares

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Lumiares
5110, São Martinho das Chãs

Armamar

The village of Lumiares is very well-preserved. The picturesque houses are well-kept. The church square is a meeting place for older residents, who share stories and traditions with the younger ones.

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