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Monuments in Castelo de Paiva
Anjo de Portugal - Monumento de Homenagem às Vítimas da Tragédia de Entre-os-Rios
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EN224
4550-734, Castelo de Paiva
A monument that is a tribute to the victims of the fall of the Hintze Ribeiro bridge. It is the statue of a golden angel, approximately 10 metres tall. If we go down some stairs by the angel, we will find a small sanctuary with the names of the victims of the fall.
Capela da Senhora do Carmo de Paraíso
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Sabariz
4550-467, Sabariz
A baroque chapel with a longitudinal plan, a high altar and a sacristy on the left side. It is located in a rural area, on a hillside with many trees.
Solar da Quinta da Fisga
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EN502
4550-023, Bairros
A manor built in the 18th century and composed of three square towers and a chapel. In the main concourse and garden there are three rococo fountains with several statues and a heradldic gate that is also in the rococo style.
Pia dos Mouros
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Lugar de Corvite
4550-219, Sobrado
Two tombs on the rock. They are spanish-roman tombs.
Marmoiral de Sobrado
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Lugar da Meia Laranja
4550-117, Castelo de Paiva
As the Memorial of the Hermitage, this monument from the 13th century have been a stopping point on the way of transfer of the body of d. Mafalda for the monastery of Arouca. Consists of two horizontal slabs placed at two levels. Are connected by two vertical blocks in the form of funerary stele, with ornate circular trim crosses.
Igreja Matriz de Bairros
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EN502-3
4550, Castelo de Paiva
Church situated on a hillside of big slope, which descends to the river Paiva. It has Baroque architecture and eclectic longitudinal plant, nave, chancel and vestry.
Igreja Matriz de Sobrado
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Praça da Independência
4550-102, Castelo de Paiva
The Mother Church of Sobrado, also known as Our Lady of Assunção, is located relatively near the centre of the town. It has a baroque and rococo architecture with a longitudinal plan, one only nave, a high altar and a sacristy. The belltower is independent of the rest of the church.
Igreja Matriz de Raiva
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Rua da Igreja
4550, Raiva
Chapel of longitudinal plan with nave, chancel and vestry covered in gilt. Its location is on a hill with a slope, in a rural location and isolated.
Igreja Paroquial de São Pedro do Paraíso
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EM 504 - Paraíso
4550-469, São Pedro
A church located on the base of a hill. It has an eclectic architecture with a longitudinal plan. It has an outer flight of steps and a belltower.
Igreja Matriz de Santa Maria de Sardoura
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Santa Maria de Sardoura
4550-747, Santa Maria de Sardoura
Chapel situated in secluded location, on a hill Sardoura River Valley. It has a bell tower with an unusual shape, giving it a rural aspect and mystic.