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Monuments in Caminha

Forte da Lagarteira

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Avenida Campo do Castelo
4910-490, Vila Praia de Âncora

Caminha

This 17th-century building was built in the reign of Dom Pedro II, to defend the coast from pirates attacks during the war of restoration. Strong door is surmounted by a stone with the Royal arms.

Torre do Relógio de Caminha

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Praça do Conselheiro Silva Torres, 8
4910-156, Caminha

Caminha

This clock tower is a medieval monument which belongs to the former city defensive walls. The tower together with the City Council building and the misericórdia building both from the XVI century, form an important architectonic ensemble. The tower is one of the old city gates, in the form of a double arch.

Mosteiro de São João D'Arga

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Arga de Baixo
4910-035, Arga de Baixo

Caminha

Situated in the Serra De Arga, presents this monastery dedicated to St. John the Baptist. Currently the only Chapel opens to hikers on feast days.

Igreja Matriz de Caminha / Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção

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Largo da Matriz
4910-155, Caminha

Caminha

This temple with gothic origins was built in granite. The façade presents a renaissance doorway crowned by a rose window and it is sided by a tower. On the interior it is possible to observe glazed tiles from the 17th century, altarpieces in gold carving in national style and two neo – manueline confessionals.

Forte da Ínsua

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Ínsua de Santo Isidro - Rua Foz do Minho
4910-180, Cristelo

Caminha

The Ínsua Fort is situated on a rocky islet and has a form of irregular polygon. Within the walls there is a small chapel which features the primitive Romanesque temple moth. On the terraces you can see some artillery pieces of brass on iron carts.

Forte do Cão

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Avenida Forte do Cão
4910-012, Gelfa

Caminha

This small fort was built by d. Pedro II in the 17th century, in order to protect the coast from attacks of the Spanish during the war of restoration. Features a star-shaped plant and four simple elevation bulwarks.

Conjunto Fortificado de Caminha

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Calçada da Escola
4910-111, Caminha

Caminha

This set consists of curtains of walls and ramparts of the 18th century include the ramparts of the array and San Antonio, the wall of grace and the clock tower. The Tower, of rectangular plan, features a small terrace on which rests the Bell support. About the port that once defended the village, stands a statue of our Lady da Conceição.

Ponte Metálica do Caminho de Ferro sobre o Rio Coura

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Avenida Doutor Dantas Carneiro
4910, Seixas

Caminha

Metallic bridge integrated in Minho railway line over the river Coura, close to its mouth, in marshland area.

Igreja Paroquial de Vilar de Mouros / Igreja de Santa Eulália

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Estrada da Igreja
4910-584, Funchal

Caminha

Parish Church of longitudinal plan with nave and rectangular chancel and Bell Tower of quadrangular. Emphasis on the altars in Renaissance and Baroque gilded and lateral Manueline portal.

Edifício dos Paços do Concelho de Caminha

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Praça Conselheiro Silva Torres
4910-122, Caminha

Caminha

Building that was being successively extended in accordance with the needs of various eras. In the early era of small dimensions, having undergone expansion of the structure in the mid-twentieth century, demolished an existing chapel.

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