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Monuments in Valença
Igreja Românica do Convento de Sanfins
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EM1048, 110
4930-440, Sanfins
This Romanic church was built at 200 metres height. It has one only nave and used to be part of the former Benedictine convent. It is worthy to mention the decoration on the capitals, on the doors and on the openings.
Igreja da Misericórdia de Valença
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Largo de Santa Maria dos Anjos
4930-696, Valença
Igreja da Misericórdia Baroque transverse plant composed of nave and chancel, reformulated in the 19th century in neoclassical style.
Edifício da Caixa Geral de Depósitos de Valença
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Largo Doutor José Maria Rodrigues
4930-690, Valença
Where building works currently Caixa Geral de Depósitos, civil architecture, 20TH century contemporary financial.
Edifício dos Paços do Concelho de Valença
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Praça da República
4930-702, Valença
Political and administrative architecture building, neo-classical, simple rectangular plant, with two storey façades. Is characterised by its sobriety and simplicity of lines. Currently serves as Town Hall of Valença.
Escola Superior de Ciências Empresariais
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Avenida Pinto da Mota, 330
4930-600, Valença
Building outside the walls of the fortress of Valença, designed by the architect Ventura Terra. It was built in the 20th century and throughout its history has had various occupations, first as a former Asylum Fonseca, after Portuguese School, Municipal School of Secondary Education and, currently, Escola Superior de Ciências Empresariais.
Quinta dos Pinto da Mota
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Avenida Pinto da Mota
4930-600, Urgueira
This Baroque industrial building has a rectangular plan and it is narrow, long and formed by three bodies oriented towards the Southwest. Nowadays it is in ruins.
Casa do Marechal Champalimaud de Nussane
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Rua Mouzinho de Albuquerque, 78-80
4930-733, Valença
Inverted L-shaped House inside the fortress of Valença, being one of the most important buildings of the historic centre of Valencia, at the level of architectural interest.
Edifício dos Correios de Valença
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Largo de São Teotónio
4930-698, Valença
Nineteenth century building, highlighting the articulation of geometric volumes. It has three floors and irregular polygonal plant.
Forte de São Luiz Gonzaga (vestígios)
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Baixo
4930, São Pedro da Torre
Traces of a strong military architecture, 17th century, bastions in clod of polygonal plant, with outer moat and covered path. Is one of the strong in "architecture of the Earth" still subsisting in Portugal, being totally built in clod (mixture of Earth, clay, pebbles and stone uvula), without any trace of masonry. Featured ample dimensions, with tents to barracks, stables and warehouses, and can accommodate 2000 infants and 500 horses. Currently covered by pine forest
Chafariz da Praça da República
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Praça da República
4930-702, Valença
Fountain, in Mannerist style, characterized by its pyramidal structure and decor designed to detail. Stands out for its combination of lower Cup opened with eight bicas and higher carrancas four.