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Castelo da Lousã / Castelo de Arouce

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EM580
3200, Lousã

Lousã

Castle located near the village of Lousã, in a mountainous landscape. It consists of a keep, punctuated by arrow slits, a small irregular fence, and a few turrets. Its entrance is flanked by two turrets, and three more are distributed along the walls. The entire castle is made of Silurian schist, a local rock, except for the garrison at the keep's door, which is made of white sandstone. During the Reconquista, this castle became a strategic point, halting Moorish incursions from the Zêzere valley.

Igreja de Praia da Vieira

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Rua da Boavista
2430-688, Vieira de Leiria

Marinha Grande

This church was built in wood in 1973, on the site of a small chapel built in masonry, the date of which is unknown, which was demolished to create the current, much larger and more modern church.

Ciclovia da Praia da Vieira

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Rua Dom Dinis
2430, Vieira de Leiria

Marinha Grande

The longest of all Marinha Grande's cycle paths runs along the Atlantic Road. Beginning in the urban center of S. Pedro de Moel, it heads north, passing the S. Pedro Lighthouse (Penedo da Saudade), Concha Beach, and Praia Velha, crossing the Ribeira de Moel and ending at Vieira Beach, connecting to the Lis River Cycle Path.

Museu Joaquim Correia

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Largo 5 de Outubro
2430-262, Marinha Grande

Marinha Grande

Located in the former Palácio dos Barosas, this museum features works donated by professor and sculptor Joaquim Correia to the Marinha Grande City Council. Joaquim Correia was one of the municipality's greatest artistic figures.

Museu do Vidro

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Praça Guilherme Stephens
2430, Marinha Grande

Marinha Grande

The Glass Museum was established in 1954, though it only opened its doors to the public in 1998. Housed in the Stephens Palace, a neoclassical-inspired building dating back to the second half of the 18th century, the museum has a permanent exhibition space and a temporary exhibition space.

Farol do Penedo da Saudade

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Avenida do Farol
2430, São Pedro de Moel

Marinha Grande

A coastal lighthouse with modern architecture, featuring a quadrangular tower. The lighting system features rotating directional crystal optics.

Casa Museu Afonso Lopes Vieira

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Rua Doutor Afonso Leitão, 4
2430-511, Marinha Grande

Marinha Grande

Architecture according to the "Portuguese House" typology. It features tilework alluding to the poet's work and a chapel decorated with seascapes.

Igreja de São Tomé de Abambres

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Rua de São Tomé
5370-010, Abambres

Mirandela

Medieval church with a bell tower integrated into the façade and a tomb near the door. The cornice is decorated with zoomorphic motifs. Notable are the gilded altars with painted altarpieces.

Igreja da Misericórdia de Mirandela

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Praça 5 de Outubro, 19
5370-284, Mirandela

Mirandela

Built in 1671, it underwent renovations in the 19th century, notably the demolition of the bell towers. On the façade, there are two statues of the founders of the Order of the Most Holy Trinity (Saint John of Mata and Saint Felix of Valões). Inside, the gilded altarpiece and the coffered ceiling of the chancel are notable.

Museu da Oliveira e do Azeite

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Travessa D. Afonso III, 17
5370-516, Mirandela

Mirandela

It's a journey through time, operating in the former Mirandelense Mill facilities and featuring a hydraulic olive press that's over 100 years old and in perfect working order. The space celebrates the theme of olive oil, with several areas for visitors: from the Olive Press Room to the Olive Courtyard, the Field and Fruit Room, the Sounds of the Olive Grove, the Olive Production and Processing Room, and more.

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