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Castelo Novo

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Castelo Novo
6230-160, Fundão

Fundão

Village located at an altitude of about 700 meters, at the foot of the Serra da Gardunha, where traces of occupation in the Roman period are visible. In this locality stand out the medieval castle, in ruins, with the keep, the Manueline pillory, the D. João V fountain, the Igreja Matriz, of Pombaline design, several manor houses and Lagariça. The miniatures in wood and iron, lace and regional embroidery constitute the local handicraft.

Alpedrinha

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Alpedrinha
6231-907, Fundão

Fundão

Located on the southern foothill of the Gardunha mountain, with several roman vestiges. It has narrow streets with sidewalks, some parts still roman, granite houses, porches and large staircases. The architectural heritage includes the Mother Church, the chapels of Misericórdia (Mercy), Leão (Lion), Saint Sebastian, Saint Anthony, Child Jesus and the Holy Spirit, the Town Hall, the Commendment and Our Lady of Rosary, the Picadeiro Palace, the pillory, the fountain of Dom João V and the Calvary. The local craftswork includes embroideries, stain objects, forged iron objects, painted tableware and more.

Janeiro de Cima

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Janeiro de Cima
6185, Orvalho

Fundão

Nice mountain village, belonging to the network of villages of shale, located in an area of great beauty, amidst hills and verdant valleys. Situated on the banks of the River Zêzere, denote the proximity of the River in its walls, built with stones taken from this.

Silvares

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Silvares
6230, Fundão

Fundão

Silvares is on of the oldest villages in the parish and its houses are placed around the mother church, on the banks of the Zêzere river. It stands out for its narrow streets with old houses and features the following monuments: chapels of Saint Sebastião, Espírito Santo, Saint Eufémia and Saint Luzia, the crucifix, the fountains and th roman fountains. The crafts work includes drums, flutes, adufes (a kind of a tambourine), iron objects, regional embroideries and more.

Aldeia Nova do Cabo

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Aldeia Nova do Cabo
6230-050, Fundão

Fundão

A village located on the foothills of the Gardunha and Estrela mountains and on the valley of the Cova da beira. It has some manors that are worth a look. It still has traditional activities, such as folkloric groups, philarmonia bands and drumming groups.

Castelejo

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Castelejo
6230-152, Fundão

Fundão

A typical mountain village, near the Gardunha mountain. A special note to the House Museum "Casa Típica da Aldeia" (Typical Village House), that pictures the local architecture nd traditions, the mother church and the chapel of Saint Luzia. The craftswork includes iron objects, shoes, embroideries and more.

Joanes

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Aldeia de Joanes
6230-045, Fundão

Fundão

Located on a counterfort of the Gardunha mountain, between the valley and the foothill, this is one of the oldest villages in the parish. The romanesque church with ulterior details, the chapels of the Holy Spirit, Saint Pelágio, Our Lady of Conceição, Our Lady of Amparo, Saint Tiago, Saint Sebastian and Saint Catarina, the House of Saint peter, the custody, the 16th century houses and the fountains of Figueiredo and of the Rua da Fonte (Fountain Street) stand out. Nearby, there are the ruins of the Convent of the Seixo of the Capuchos Friars, of the early 16th century. The …

Alcaide

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Alcaide
6230-003, Alcaide

Fundão

Alcongosta

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Alcongosta
6230-040, Alcongosta

Fundão