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Monuments in Vimioso
Ponte Velha de Pinelo
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EN218-2
5230, Vimioso
Two-section medieval bridge, located over the Maçãs River. The left section is presented on a trestle over three unequal arches, and the right section has a horizontal tray over three equal round arches. Currently, it only has pedestrian circulation.
Torre de Atalaia
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Bairro da Atalaia
5230-301, Vimioso
Military tower located on a rocky outcrop, which was formerly part of the defensive system of Algoso Castle. It has a circular plan measuring around six meters high, surrounded by a moat, probably dating back to Roman times.
Igreja da Misericórdia de Santulhão
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Largo da Misericórdia
5230-202, Vimioso
Church dating from the 17th century, consisting of a longitudinal plan with a nave with an open porch, a chancel, outbuildings and a sacristy. According to the inscription on the portal and bell ring, the church was built in 1623, with the porch only erected in the middle of the 20th century.
Igreja da Misericórdia de Algoso
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Avenida de São Roque
5230-010, Vimioso
Church from the 16th century, with Manueline, Mannerist and Rococo architecture characteristics. It is composed of a rectangular nave, a chancel and a vestry rectangle. In the interior, highlight for the 17th century pulpit and the altarpiece in Rococo polychrome carved chancel.
Igreja Matriz de Vimioso / Igreja de São Vicente
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Rua da Fonte Nova
5230-312, Vimioso
Church built at the end of the 16th century and remodeled in the 17th century, with a plan consisting of a single nave, a rectangular chancel, a sacristy and a support area. The main facade is made up of three bodies, the side ones being the bell tower and the clock tower. Inside, the nave with five segments and the ceiling with coffered vaults stands out.
Castelo de Algoso
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Rua do Castelo
5230-010, Vimioso
Castle located on top of a rocky cliff, enjoying a privileged position as a viewpoint, the exact date of its construction is unknown, but it is assumed that it was built by Mendo Rufino, during the reign of King Afonso Henriques or during the reign of King Sancho I. From the castle, currently in a precarious state of conservation, remain some turrets, a small courtyard and the Keep, inside which three records of occupation are visible, the first two of use for housing and the last of defense. It belonged to the group of castles that formed the defense line …
Ponte de São Joanico
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Rua do Cruzeiro
5230, Vimioso
Trestle Board bridge built in the middle ages and rebuilt in 1778. It is based on five arches back perfect unequal, highlighting a tile Panel with the image of St. John.
Fonte da Andoia
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Largo da Fonte de Andoia
5230, Vimioso
Foursquare source built in the modern age, whose access is via two lateral steps. This is a diving source covered by a structure of slabs in barrel vault.
Ponte de Algoso
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Algoso
5230, Vimioso
Pedestrian bridge located over the river Angueira, to present a horizontal Board with a ramp, based on three round arches. It was built in medieval times, destroyed by a flood in 1907 and then rebuilt in 1727\/1738.
Ponte de Santulhão
- heritage
EN317
5230, Vimioso
Trestle bridge located over the river Sabor consisting of five unequal arches, being the central and two on the right side and round, both on the left side broke. Currently, only has pedestrian circulation. It was built in the middle ages and reconstructed in the modern age.