Aldeia das Dez

This village is located on the northern slope of the Colcurrinho hill (at an altitude between 400 and 500 metres), with the Alcovo river in the background. It was already inhabited in the pre-roman epoch, as proven by the ruins of a Portuguese-roman castro (a celtic village) nearby. The parish was created in 1543 by the bishop of Coimbra, Dom Jorge de Almeida. The rural granit houses are extremely picturesque. The architctural heritage includes the mother church (18th century), the fountain's crucifix, the sanctuary of Our Lady of Preces (Prayers) - Located on the Colcorrinho Hill, at an altitude of 1241 metres - and the numerous chapels. The Penedo da Saudade belvdere is an obligatory visit. The gastronomy is quit rich and includes the chanfana, the roasted kid in the oven and the beans "à pedreiro".

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Aldeia das Dez
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