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Centro Histórico do Porto
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Porto
4050, Porto
The Ribeira is most likely the most tourist city of Porto. And there are many reasons that give it that status: the proximity of the River, the views of the bridges and boats Rabelo and the possibility to visit the port wine cellars, on the other side of the Bank, in Vila Nova de Gaia. For all this and for his patrimonial relevance, in December 1996, the historic centre of Porto has been classified by UNESCO as Cultural heritage of humanity.
Banco de Portugal / Agência de Coimbra
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Largo da Portagem, 16
3004-559, Coimbra
Rectangular plant building, with facades with two and three records, built in the 20th century. In 2000 suffered deep recovery works and is fully changed. Currently, continues as the seat of the Banco de Portugal.
Aqueduto de Santa Clara
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Estrada da Mina
3040, Coimbra
Aqueduct built in the 18TH century, 80 and extended works until the 19th century, leaving the project unfinished, due to technical difficulties related to the slope of the terrain. Features a water pipe on tubular box and a cylindrical construction to protect the headwaters and the mother of water.
Antigo Colégio de São Boaventura
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Rua da Sofia
3000, Coimbra
18th century building with a main façade of six cloths, with four and five floors. It was founded in 1550 as University College, by Dom João III. It was rebuilt in 1715 and, in 1834, the School was extinct. The original building, only a few corners on the outside and the inside arcades.
Torre do Prior do Ameal / Torre de Anto
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Rua de Sobre-Ribas
3000, Coimbra
This tower was part of the old medieval wall. After being adapted to residence, it was the famous poet António Nobre, who obtained inspiration for writing some of the poems in his most famous work.
Torre da Universidade de Coimbra
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Praça da Porta Férrea
3004-531, Coimbra
This monument is considered to be the ex-libris of the city. Dated from 1728, this tower with 34 meters height is richly decorated and composed by several overlapped bodies. On the last floor are the clock and a belvedere on top.
Torre de Bera
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Rua da Torrita
3040, Coimbra
Romanesque Tower, inserted into the defensive line south of the Mondego, which is believed to have been built between the 11th century and the 12th century. Presents a simple rectangular plan, with rude lines and thick walls.
Antigo Celeiro de Santa Cruz
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Rua Olímpio Nicolau Rui Fernandes
3000-303, Coimbra
Building of three floors and longitudinal rectangular plant, built in the 17th century. In 1935 its Tower fell, having noise part of the building. During the 20th century it housed the jail and is currently Public Security Police Headquarters.