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Monuments in Fornos de Algodres
Necrópole de Vila Ruiva
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Vila Ruiva
6370, Fornos de Algodres
Set of sculptures excavated in the rock.
Anta de Matança / Dólmen da Matança / Orca de Corgas da Matança
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Matança
6370, Fornos de Algodres
Dolmen of polygonal Chamber of nine pillars, two of whom exhibit traces of rock engravings. No runner but has a large roof slab. Was built probably between 2900 BCE and 2640 BC
Igreja da Misericórdia de Fornos de Algodres / Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios
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Largo da Misericórdia
6370-145, Fornos de Algodres
Temple dating from the 17th century, with a single nave and a facade of moth johannite Baroque. Inside, are the images and the ceiling of the main altar, with 36 paintings of Saints and other symbols still sanctified of martyrs of the primitive Church. Oil paintings by master Jerónimo da Cunha, dating back to the 18th century. Highlights also include the gilt.
Necrópole das Forcadas
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Forcadas
6370, Fornos de Algodres
Set of medieval graves dug into the rock. Are about two dozen and a half not oval plant with anthropomorphic graves, rectangular and trapezoid. It is believed that this set has been built between the 7th century and 8th century.
Fraga da Pena
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Queiriz
6370, Fornos de Algodres
Prehistoric settlement dating from the Bronze age, where a large semicircular defensive structure visible. Inside, were found objects in pottery, arrowheads, stone axes, necklaces, etc. Is about 750 meters of altitude.
Capela de Santo Cristo
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Largo da Igreja
6370-382, Fornos de Algodres
Medieval chapel built between the 14th and the 15TH century, which still preserves numerous medieval elements, as the door in round arch, the rib vault of warheads, the buttresses and shot dogs to capitals. Highlights also include the gargoyles of Cannon and the frieze above the door and cornice, from the 16th century, and the stonework plowed of the spans. It was rebuilt in the 20th century.
Igreja da Misericórdia de Algodres
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Largo da Misericórdia
6370-011, Fornos de Algodres
Baroque chapel consists of a longitudinal plan, with a nave, a chancel narrower and the Dispatch House located near, and with different toppings on gable roof in the nave and chancel and four waters in the adjoining House. Inside, the main altarpiece of carved johannite.
Igreja Matriz de Algodres / Igreja de Santa Maria Maior
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Largo do Pelourinho
6370-011, Fornos de Algodres
This church was probably built on the 12th century. It is composed by a simple longitudinal plan with one nave, a narrower and lower main chapel and one attached sacristy. It was rebuilt on the 17th and 18th century. Due to the several improvements done through the centuries it presents some features from different styles, such as Romanic, Mannerist and Baroque.
Anta do Cortiçô / Orca do Cortiçô / Dólmen da Casa da Orca
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Cortiçô
6370, Fornos de Algodres
Tapir in good condition, featuring a camera and eight Struts, some with traces of paintings and two of them listed. Keep the cover slab, visible three mainstays in the hallway, two of which tumbled.
Pelourinho de Algodres
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Largo do Pelourinho
6370, Fornos de Algodres
This is a Manueline pillory built on the 16th century composed by six octagonal steps, an octagonal shaft with an iron ring topped by a closed orb.