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Palácio Real
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Avenida da República
7080-099, Vendas Novas
This building is currently the Artillery School, also known as the Palace of Passage. The royal family and court lived here, as evidenced by the remaining evidence.
Museu de Artilharia
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Avenida da República
7080-099, Vendas Novas
The E.P.A. Museum is a museum of military history and artillery. Part of it is located in the garden in front of the school's main facade, where the Bocas de Fogo (Fire Cannons) are located, and another part is located in a building within the Barracks. The collection dates back to 1861 and includes ammunition, shooting accessories, iconic uniforms, and tributes to illustrious artillerymen.
Paço de Gominhães
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Lugar do Paço
4815-438, Caldas de Vizela
This manor house dates back to 1280 and has undergone renovations and transformations over the centuries, documented in the reigns of King John I, King John III, and King Afonso VI. Comprising two sections, a ground floor and a main floor, it features an entrance gate with a coat of arms at the top. The chapel is set back from the building, and an inscription on the lintel indicates it was built by Pedro Vaz C. de Sousa.
Santuário de São Bento das Peras
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Rua de São Bento - Apartado 288
4815-496, Caldas de Vizela
The Sanctuary of São Bento das Pêras, located atop the hill of the same name, at an altitude of 410 meters, is a pilgrimage site for thousands of believers. The religious festival honoring this patron saint of Vizela takes place on July 11th, with a procession and an open-air mass. It is a pleasant gathering place for the masses. Some also visit the site simply to enjoy the magnificent panoramic views of the Vizela River valley.
Cista de São Bento
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Rua de São Bento
4815-496, Caldas de Vizela
Roman Cita de Vizela, located in the parish of São Miguel, more precisely in the Sanctuary of São Bento. From the Bronze Age to the Iron Age, the cremation ceremony took place. The remaining ashes were kept in urns, which were placed in cists alongside smaller vases containing offerings to the dead.
Bica Quente
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Praça da República, 50
4815-475, Caldas de Vizela
Legend has it that whoever dips their finger into this spring will be forever "prisoned" by Vizela. Deep underground in the city, the sulfurous waters that spring from this small fountain spring.
Capela da Nossa Senhora da Tocha
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Rua de Nossa Senhora da Tocha, 96
4815-668, Vizela
A pre-Romanesque monument, also known as Castro, it is a remote and legendary site believed to be miraculous. It sits atop a hill, boasting a viewpoint with stunning views.
Igreja Matriz de São João
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Travessa da Cascalheira
4815-552, Caldas de Vizela
Inside this temple, the carved altarpieces evoke interventions from the Joanine period. Later renovations added medallions to the tabernacles, side altars, and niche ceilings.
Casa de Sá
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Rua de Sá
4620-569, Santa Eulália
A mansion-style house in eclectic style, with a rectangular floor plan and a chapel inside. Today, in addition to being a private home, it serves as a center for agricultural production. This house has been linked to the most significant moments in Portuguese history, and has hosted highly prestigious figures such as Camilo Castelo Branco, José Régio, and Bishop Trindade Salgueiro.
Ponte Romana sobre o Rio Vizela
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Rua Dona Ana de Sá
4815-398, Caldas de Vizela
Roman bridge, built of granite, with three full-length arches and two cutwaters. The deck is curved, and the railings and parapets are made of solid stone. It was part of the Roman military road from Amarante to Braga. Today, with a view to rehabilitating and adapting its banks, a leisure area has been created, where guests can enjoy the adjacent green spaces.