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Castelo da Furna
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Rua do Castelo Faião
4930-070, Boivão
The Château de Fraião constituted a significant example of Romanesque fortress, but not adapted in the Gothic era. Thus, when from the beginning of the 13th century all the regional strategic interest shifted to the line of the river Minho-especially to Valença and Monsoon-was sidelined. Currently, only remains of the Castle a granitic suite, which provides magnificent views of the Minho Valley.
Castelo de Évoramonte
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Rua da Convenção, 6
7100-314, Estremoz
The castle sits atop a steep hill at the western edge of the Ossa mountain range. The original fortification still includes the wall and gates from the reign of King Dinis. Within the walls, the highlight is the Paço de Homnagem (Homage Palace), which, along with the keep, forms a vast, regular quadrilateral. The palace's design is inspired by Italian Renaissance palaces.
Convento de São Francisco / Pousada de Beja
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Largo Dom Nunes Álvares Pereira
7800-018, Beja
Located outside the city walls, next to the old road that connected Beja to Mértola, it was founded in the 13th century. It underwent profound changes, mainly in the 18th century, which practically gave it its current appearance. The Chapel of the Tombs, the Cistern, the paintings in the Chapter Room, and the Upper Choir are particularly noteworthy. It is currently part of the Pousadas de Portugal network.
Casa de Bento Carqueja
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Rua de Bento Carqueja, 75-85
3720-214, Oliveira de Azeméis
House where was born Benedict Gorse, one of the most notable sons of the city. Founder of the newspaper "O Comércio do Porto", resided in this town the greater part of her life but maintained a permanent link to Oliveira de Azeméis. Had a key role in stimulating a broad set of activities of cultural, sports, nature tourism and social solidarity.
Casa dos Freires de Andrade
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Rua de Dom Hugo, 15
4050-305, Porto
The Freires de Andrade house is placed between the end of the XVII century and the beginning of the XVIII century. It has two floors and it possesses the Coat of Arms from different families such as the Coutinhos, Pereiras, Andrades and Banderias. The house garden, Santa Clara wall and further to the south, Serra do Pilar can be seen through the back house.
Capela dos Passos da Paixão de Cristo
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Largo Martins Sarmento, 57
4800-432, Guimarães
This set of steps, or stations of the religious life, were originally seven when they were built in 1727. However, they were later transferred or removed, leaving only five: Step from Largo do Carmo, Rua de Santa Maria step, Step Largo João Franco, Step of the Senhora da Guia and Step the fair field.
Casa Havaneza
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Rua Serpa Pinto, 23
2300-592, Tomar
Building with three floors, Art Nouveau style and bourgeois character, with the ground floor destined to trade and the upper floors housing. Has Art Nouveau decorative elements in monochrome tiles (blue and white), depicting the city, representing the Mouchão wheel side and Casa Vieira de Guimarães and a center panel with the representation of the symbol of the order of Christ.
Antigas Portas de Entrada da Cidade
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Rue de La Costanielha
5210, Miranda do Douro
There were four gates of the city, some have already destroyed, but keeping the names of antiquity. It's still the portas de Santo António, located to the Northeast, today enters the city. The Wicket is a small Gothic door, situated to the East, checking in only the pawns. To the Southwest is the fence gate, in good condition and to the North are the doors of Nossa Senhora do Amparo.
Bolo de Mel de Proença-a-Nova
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Proença-a-Nova
6150, Proença-a-nova
Os doces de Proença-a-Nova são muito inspirados no mel, muito abundante nesta região. A par da premiada tigelada este bolo é um dos doces mais típicos das terras beirãs, tendo um sabor especial fruto da mistura entre o azeite e o mel.
Deficiprodut - Artesanato, Produção e Comércio por Deficientes
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Rua da Escola Secundária, 990
3885, Maceda
Esta fábrica mostra como a pessoa deficiente pode ser parte integrante da sociedade ativa. Aqui fazem-se trabalhos manuais, como porta-chaves, bolsas, carteiras, entre outros objetos. É constituído por uma equipa de 35 pessoas com deficiências auditivas, visuais, motoras e mentais.