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Moinho de Pescaria
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Rua do Marcão
2450, Famalicão
Mill in ruins that once worked with the wind coming from the sea, taking advantage of its privileged location, in the alto da Serra of the fishery.
Antigos Paços do Concelho da Pederneira
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Praça Bastião Fernandes
2450, Pederneira
Probably built in the 16th century, only in the 18th century was built the pediment of the main door and the dome of the Bell Tower. Home emblazoned with the shield of the Kingdom on the door.
Teleférico de Gaia
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Calçada da Serra, 143
4430-236, Vila Nova de Gaia
The Gaia Cable Car is, at the same time, a means of transport and a tourist tour. It connects Praça da Super Bock, in Cais de Gaia, with Jardim do Morro, on Avenida da República, next to Jardim do Morro Station of the Porto Metro. There are 12 cabins with capacity for eight people each, covering 562 meters during the five-minute trip.
Ermida da Memória
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Rua 25 de Abril, 17
2450, Nazaré
Small rectangular chapel lined with tiles, consisting of two floors. A with the Chapel itself and the bottom with an ancient cave. In one of the walls of the facade is a small blue and white tiled panel depicting the miracle of our Lady of Nazareth. A staircase leads to the basement, tile-lined, with a figurative Panel, with the representation of the miracle, in the vault. The tunnel ripped under the Chapel, is the image of Nossa Senhora da Nazaré, behind iron railing. To emphasize the interior lining of tiles from the 17th and 18th centuries. The Chapel is also …
Edifício do Teatro Chaby Pinheiro
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Largo da Nossa Senhora da Nazaré
2450, Sítio
Romantic Italian type theater, built in 1907, where highlights, inside, the screen of Frederick Aires, 1923. On the façade enhances the work of stonework and the mask flanked by small railings at the top of the gable, with Art Deco suggestions. Chaby Pinheiro (1875-1933) was one of the great masters of the early 20th-century theater, and it was notable as a performer, teacher and tester of the Conservatory of Lisbon.
Convento Corpus Christi
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Largo de Aljubarrota, 13
4400-012, Vila Nova de Gaia
It was founded in 1345 by a noblewoman from Gaia, Maria Mendes Patite, who handed it over to the S. Domingos Order. In the 17th century, with the floods in the Douro River, the Monastery underwent profound changes and ended up being extinguished in 1834, leading to the construction, in the second half of the 17th century, of a new temple. With a unique architecture, the Choir stands out inside, with an imposing ceiling decorated with oil paintings. Its recovery has revealed many pieces of sacred art, such as a sculpture of Christ crucified dating from the 14th century, and …
Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Aflitos
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Avenida da República
2450, Nazaré
Chapel built in 1760, at the behest of the Cistercians of Alcobaça, and dedicated to the cult of our Lady of the afflicted. Stands out for its facade, covered the standard tiles, blue and white.
Igreja da Misericórdia da Nazaré
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Largo da Misericórdia
2450, Fanhais
Temple of ornate Mannerist style with a set of 1468, representing our Lady of mercy and with gilded altars. The exterior features animated straight lines by clipping the pediment.
Farol da Nazaré
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Estrada do Farol
2450, Nazaré
Beacon installed at the Fort of San Miguel since 1903. Serves to aid navigation. And has currently a bright range of 15 miles, being completed by a warning beep in days of fog.
Mãe Nazarena
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Avenida Manuel Remígio
2450, Nazaré
Statue representing the dual role of the Nazarene mother, linked to the art of fishing and, simultaneously, the dedication to their children.