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Monuments in Arcos de Valdevez

Conjunto de Espigueiros do Soajo

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EM530
4970-651, Soajo

Arcos de Valdevez

This is one of the largest concentrations of granaries of Portugal, with all buildings of stone. There are 24 type granaries galaico-Minho, being the oldest of the year 1782. It is possible to see the sacred character given to the site, due to the crosses on top of granaries for, according to the local people, divine protection than there is guarded, often the only means of survival.

Santuário da Nossa Senhora da Peneda

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Peneda
4970-150, Gavieira

Arcos de Valdevez

Shrine to 780 meters high, built along a rugged Hill. This site is host to one of the most popular national festivals, to September 7, when the surrounding landscape makes it even more beautiful.

Paço da Giela

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Paço de Giela
4970-765, Giela

Arcos de Valdevez

This is a fortified manor house, an example from the Lords residence on the Portuguese Middle Age. The tower from the 14th century attached palaced buildings from the 16th century. It is worth to mention to the Manueline window.

Castelo de Santa Cruz

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Rio Frio
4970, Parada

Arcos de Valdevez

Despite the poor state of conservation and corresponding asset value, little castle of Santa Cruz or the arches has great historical significance and regional scientific interest enough for understanding the Organization and evolution of medieval settlement in the Minho region.

Ponte sobre o Rio Vez

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Rua dos Milagres
4970-592, Arcos de Valdevez

Arcos de Valdevez

Point built between 1876 and 1880 which sought to maintain the architectural line of the former medieval bridge which stood here. It consists of four arches of volta redonda.

Igreja da Lapa

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Largo da Lapa
4970-434, Arcos de Valdevez

Arcos de Valdevez

The uniqueness of this temple is of monumental height of the nave, of plant and slightly oval walls, contrasting with the low and rectangular shapes of the vestibule and the chancel. The portal, surmounted by Windows, is framed and drawn up. Highlight the altarpieces of gilt and stucco work.

Igreja da Misericórdia de Arcos de Valdevez

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Largo da Misericórdia
4970-438, Arcos de Valdevez

Arcos de Valdevez

Temple built in the 16th century, was rebuilt in the 18th century. Inside stands a statue of St. Anthony, which displays a caption referring to the expulsion of the Napoleonic troops.

Anta do Mezio

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EN202
4970-092, Soajo

Arcos de Valdevez

The Dolmen of Mezio is integrated into the set of megalithic monuments known to Antas da Serra do Soajo. This is an exemplary prehistoric funerary built about 5000 years.

Torre, Casa e Quinta de Aguiã

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Cardida
4970-034, Cardida

Arcos de Valdevez

This baroque house is composed by a big central body with double arcade and two symmetric stairs that are developed perpendicularly to the façade. Incorporated to the building there is a medieval tower in the middle of the house, with a square plan finished with crenels.

Capela de São João Baptista da Comenda

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EM523-4
4970-516, Carreira

Arcos de Valdevez

Temple with a facade topped by a belfry with two ventanas. Highlights the capitals decorated with plant motifs and Zoomorphic and the cracks with carved columns, topped with depictions of the patron saints of the order of Malta, St. John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist.

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