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Monuments in Vila Nova de Poiares

Chafariz de Vila Nova de Poiares

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Praça Luís de Camões
3350, Vila Nova de Poiares

Vila Nova de Poiares

Fountain with a round base with four spouts and a statue of a saint at the top.

Igreja Matriz de São Miguel de Poiares

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Caminho dos Lameiros
3350-211, Vila Nova de Poiares

Vila Nova de Poiares

The church is located on a plain area, next to the cemetery, in a relatively isolated place, with the large churchyard standing out. It is a regular longitudinal composite plan, in the Baroque style, dating from the 18th century (more precisely from 1742), still used today in Catholic worship.

Capela de Nossa Senhora das Necessidades

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3350, Vila Nova de Poiares

Vila Nova de Poiares

Chapel inaugurated on September 5, 1909 by the Brotherhood of Nossa Senhora das Necessidades. The objective was to replace the old chapel, which was in poor condition. In the new chapel, with revivalist architecture, elements from the older chapel were applied. Pilgrimages take place during festivals in honor of Senhora das Necessidades.

Dólmen de São Pedro Dias

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Poiares
3350-211, Poiares

Vila Nova de Poiares

This megalithic monument is in a high state of degradation. It was built by Neochalcolithic communities and is around 25 meters long, with only the mound and traces of the chamber preserved.

Busto de Doutor Francisco Sá Carneiro

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Vila Nova de Poiares
3350, Vila Nova de Poiares

Vila Nova de Poiares

Bust erected in honour of the statesman Francisco Sá Carneiro.

Monumento a Cristo

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Rua Comendador José Joaquim Ferreira
3350, Vila Nova de Poiares

Vila Nova de Poiares

This is a huge cross with the figure of Christ crucified.

Homenagem ao Doutor Augusto Duarte Henrique Simões

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Vila Nova de Poiares
3350, Vila Nova de Poiares

Vila Nova de Poiares

Monument erected in honor of Doctor Augusto Duarte Henrique Simões, lawyer and Deputy Mayor.

Monumento aos Aviadores

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Carvalho
3350, Arrifana

Vila Nova de Poiares

Little chapel with a tall cross on top and a tribute to the Airmen killed in air disasters.

Busto do Doutor Daniel de Matos Ferreira

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Largo Doutor Daniel de Matos
3350, Vila Nova de Poiares

Vila Nova de Poiares

Bust erected by Dr. Daniel de Matos Ferreira, former Rector of the University of Coimbra.