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Monuments in Viana do Castelo
Ruínas da cidade velha de Santa Luzia
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Monte de Santa Luzia
4900-408, Viana do Castelo
This is one of the most important hill forts in upper Minho. Initially it was occupied in the 8th century a.C, and it was developed afterward during the Roman period being occupied until the 5th century. It presents three wall lines with reinforcement towers and several houses with different plans.
Quinta das Tuias
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Rua São Roque, 68
4925-595, Viana do Castelo
Farm built in the 18th century, who currently works as a unit of Rural tourism.
Edifício da Misericórdia de Viana do Castelo
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Passeio das Mordomas da Romaria
4900-532, Viana do Castelo
The construction of this building started in 1520 and lasted until the end of the century. The project is due to John Lee, the younger. Is one of the most interesting works of civil architecture of the time. The façade, facing the square, is formed by two balconies alpendradas with columns that are based on carved lavishly arched colonnades of arches of volta redonda. The encimar facade is a triangular pediment. On the West side, the granite portal, with various sculptures.
Edifício da Cruz Vermelha
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Avenida dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra
4900-563, Viana do Castelo
Building constructed in 1920 under project of José Fernandes Martins.
Edifício da Estação de Viana do Castelo
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Largo da Estação do Caminho de Ferro
4900-496, Viana do Castelo
Building constructed between 1878 and 1882, taking advantage of some materials of the old convent of Friars Crosier. Is composed of a central body and two lateral, project engineer Alfredo Soares.
Castelo de Portuzelo
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Rua António Pereira da Cunha
4925-020, Viana do Castelo
Romanesque Palace with Castle features, with quadrangular and differentiated coverage in terrace. Features elevations of two floors and three corpses, topped by a central tower. In the 13th century, there was here an ancient Manor House, couto de Portuzelo. The current building was designed in 1853 by António Pereira da Cunha.
Casa e Capela da Quinta da Bouça
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EN550
4905-670, Barroselas
House built in the early 17th century, presenting a facade with sober lines, where stands a stone weapons. Located near to the main body, was built a chapel, where highlights a rectangular frame Mannerist portal, surmounted by a triangular pediment. In the year 2000, the farm was transformed into a unit of Turismo de Habitação.
Casa dos Viscondes de Geraz do Lima / Edifício do Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo
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Praça General Barbosa, 44
4900-347, Viana do Castelo
The date of construction of this building is not known, however, it is known that, in 1862, was here founded the College of our Lady of Agony. After House other schools settled here the Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, which still works.