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Monuments in Figueira da Foz
Salneira
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Largo António Maria Rodrigues Pedro
3090, Lavos
Tribute to women who carry the salt built in 1984.
Moleiro da Gândara
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Rua 20 de Junho
3090, Moinhos da Gândara
Representative sculpture of Miller and their daily activity. A tribute from the Parish Council to one of the main activities of the region.
Montes de Santa Oláia e Ferrestêlo
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3090, Santana
Situated between Figueira da Foz and Coimbra, Outeiro de Santa Cercis Siliquastrum and mount the Ferrestelo feature natural vegetation with a predominance of elements of Mediterranean flora, which contrast with the cultivated fields of almost the whole valley of the Mondego. Archaeological point of view, the Phoenicians, Romans, medieval remains and Neolithic period make the mandatory passage to any amateur archaeologist.
Torre do Relógio da Figueira da Foz
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Avenida 25 de Abril
3080, Figueira da Foz
Also known as clock tower of São Julião is situated on the seafront. Founded in 1950, was the first clock tower of contemporary country. Has about 15 feet tall.
Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Seiça
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Rua da Nossa Senhora de Seiça
3090, Seiça
This is a Masculine Monastery from the Order of Cistercians dated from the 12th century. The façade is imposing and the towers grant it a solemn air.
Igreja Matriz de São Pedro de Buarcos
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Rua de São Pedro, 6
3080-264, Figueira da Foz
This church has a singular structure and it was built on the end of the 16th century. It presents a valuable material composed by the tribune, the pulpit, the altarpieces and for the paintings and the glazed tiles from the 17th century.
Igreja da Misericórdia de Buarcos
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Rua Batoréu, 9
3080, Buarcos
Church of Mercy of longitudinal plan with nave. Built in the 16 century, its structure and decoration is essentially 17 century in Mannerist style.
Forte de Santa Catarina
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Avenida de Espanha
3080-271, Figueira da Foz
Historical reference and emblematic element of the city, it was built at the end of the 16th century as part of the defense system of the Mondego mouth. It has a triangular structure, a half bastion and two irregular bastions. Inside there is a small chapel dedicated to Santa Catarina de Ribamar, and a lighthouse. Currently, within its walls, there is also a tapas and cocktail restaurant.
Castelo de Redondos
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Rua de Santa Cruz, 28
3080, Buarcos
Also referred to as Castle of Buarcos, represents what remains of an ancient medieval castle. Given its deployment on the ground, should be in its origin the existence of a fortified village.