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Sernancelhe
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Sernancelhe
3640, Sernancelhe
Built at the location of an old castro (a celtic village), near the Távora river, the romanesque Mother Church of Saint John the Baptist stands out, with its portal and its archivolts, the niches, the carvings and a visigoth chapiter. On the lovely and well preserved square, one finds the pillory (Public Interest Construction). A special note to the houses of Comenda da Ordem de Malta and of the Barons of Moçâmedes, the Carvalhos Manor, the bridges on the Medreiro and Abade rivers, the Fountain of the Chafurdo da Ponte do Rio and the Monaster's Convent as well. The local …
Miradouro da Corujeira
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Montalegre
5470, Montalegre
Situated on the slopes of the forest of Montalegre is the Miradouro da Corujeira. Turned directly to the heart of the village, is this the point chosen by locals and visitors for a panoramic view of the municipality. From an altitude of about 1095 meters, it is possible to observe in all its splendor, monumental spaces and tourist attractions, as are the Castle, the new Church, Largo do Toural, the multipurpose Pavilion couples da Veiga and RallyCross track. Who view the Miradouro delights with the beauty provided by the vastness of green spaces which surround the village of Montalegre, and …
Jardim do Infante Dom Henrique
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Rua do Infante Dom Henrique
4050, Porto
This place was gardened in 1885, accompanying the revitalization of an area that was the city business centre and were the Palácio da Bolsa stood out. The Infante Dom Henrique garden has been suffering some transformations recently and has an underground car-park.
Miradouro da Rota do Douro
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Beira Grande
5140-021, Carrazeda de Ansiães
Located on the winding road that connects Beira Grande to Coleja, skirting the relief of the mountains overlooking the Douro, this viewpoint enjoys magnificent views over the vineyards and terraces, Quinta das Vargellas, the riverside villages and the Douro River in all its grandeur.
Barragem de Vilarinho das Furnas
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Barragem de Vilarinho das Furnas
4840, Gerês
Located in a protected area, right in the Gerês National Park, the dam of Vilarinho das Furnas is surrounded by roman archaeological vestiges and time honoured landmarks. It is a dam on the Homem river (Cávado river basin). Sports and leisure are permitted with a few restrictions.
Visita de barco electro-solar no rio Côa
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Rua do Museu
5150, Vila Nova de Foz Côa
O Museu do Côa organiza passeios pelo Rio Côa a bordo de uma embarcação electro-solar, construída apenas com materiais sustentáveis. Entre o Cais da Canada do Inferno e o sítio do Fariseu, num percurso de 4 quilómetros, os visitantes podem apreciar a biodiversidade local, numa experiência que é acompanhada por uma gegustação de cinho e frutos secos. O passeio não inclui visita aos núcleos de gravuras rupestres.
Jardim Público de Moreira
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Largo da Lage
3520, Nelas
This space surround the Largo da Lage (Lage Square), with some trees and plenty of shade, as well as wood tables and benches. There is a communal oven that is still used at the time of the local popular celebrations and a statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus that the population built in 2002.
Jardim do Largo das Necessidades - Jardim Olavo Bilac
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Largo das Necessidades
1350, Lisboa
Small garden with aristocratic aspect, located in front of the Palácio das Necessidades. The waterspout stands out, with its rose marble obelisk and four bronze frowns as well as the belvedere offering a panoramic view of the Tejo River and the 25 de Abril Bridge.
Miradouro do Véu da Noiva
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Cova
9270-121, Porto Moniz
Viewpoint on the old road that connects São Vicente to Seixal. The viewpoint is called Véu da Noiva (Bride's Veil), due to the proximity of a waterfall, which gushes a strong torrent down the slope. Its foam is reminiscent of a bride's most romantic accessory.
Uz
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- heritage
Uz
4860, Vilar de Cunhas
Onc named Casal da Urzeira due to the larg quantity of heather in the surrounding hills, Uz is a small traditional village. Its small rural, rustic houses, with culm rooftops and espigueiros (small ceral warehouses) clearly show its typical atmosphere.