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Portas do Conjunto Fortificado de Caminha
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Rua Benemérito Joaquim Rosas
4910-130, Caminha
Traces of the door that was the set walls amaze yourself de Caminha. Are only visible to the two pillars of the door bracket. This is one of the components of that wall, which ran the extension between the mouth of the river Coura and the estuary of the Minho river.
Ponte do Porto/ Ponte de Prozelo
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Rua da Ponte do Porto
4720-612, Prozelo
Bridge over the Cávado river with a length of 150 meters. It dates from the 14th century and stands out for the irregular dimensions and shapes of the various buttress arches that make it up.
Torre e Porta do Anjo ou do Bispo
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Castelo de Montemor-o-Novo
7050, Montemor-o-Novo
Tower of square plan and coverage in pyramid with stairs inside. The door no longer exists. Monument adjacent to the large Village cistern.
Ruínas da Muralha das Portas de Montemuro
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EN321
3600, Ester
This remains of the fortress are located at the site known as Portas de Montemuro, with an uncertain construction and occupation date. A fortified settlement attributed to the Iron Age, scattered remains of a wall with a very irregular polygonal layout have been detected.
Santuário de Nossa Senhora de Porto d'Ave
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Rua do Santuário, 165
4830-761, Taíde
This is one of the most important Marian shrines in Portugal. The primary asset value, included in the Museum of sacred art attached, lies in the richness of the art pieces, in architecture, in gilt, on the images of Saints from various periods in various liturgical objects of gold and silver, gold-embroidered vestments, oil paintings of entities of the clergy and a valuable collection of ex-votos. This shrine was elevated to the category of Real Sanctuary by Royal Charter in 1873, and constitutes, along with the eight chapels and the escadatório one of the most interesting and beautiful places of …
Santuário de São Bento da Porta Aberta
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Avenida de São Bento da Porta Aberta, 2967
4845-026, São Bento da Porta Aberta
In honor of St. Benedict shrine, from where you can enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the entire Serra do Gerês. The chancel and the altar are dedicated to this Saint, cult that already comes from the mid-18TH century. The sanctuary hosts the main pilgrimage of 10 to 15 August, and other parties on 21 March and 11 July.
Piscinas Naturais de Porto Moniz
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Piscinas Naturais de Porto Moniz
9270, Porto Moniz
Located among the rocks, these pools are the ideal place for relaxing, swimming and sunbathing. They are formed from volcanic rocks that lent them some peculiar shapes.
Zona Balnear do Porto da Eira
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Porto da Eira
9900, Horta
Small bathing area surrounded by black rocks, which contrast with the blue of the ocean. Features a picnic Park.
Monumento Natural das Portas de Ródão
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Vila Ruivas
6030-164, Vila Velha de Ródão
Downstream from Vila Velha de Ródão, the Portas de Ródão (Ródão Gates) is an imposing geological formation where the Tagus River breaks between two steep walls (approximately 170 meters high) into a deep lake, carved by a supposed ancient waterfall that gradually disappeared until the river reached the lake's level. Besides being home to the largest colony of griffon vultures in the country, it is a privileged location for fauna and avifauna research, where 116 bird species can be observed, many of them considered endangered and some rare.
Piscinas Naturais de Porto Moniz
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Praça do Lyra
9270-095, Porto Moniz
Located between the rocks, these pools are the perfect place to relax, swim and sunbathe. They are formed from volcanic rocks that gave them peculiar shapes. It has 3800 m2 of swimming area and 3200 m2 of solarium area, open all year round and with entrance fee.