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Monuments in Celorico da Beira
Troço de Calçada Romana
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Celorico da Beira
6360-362, Celorico da Beira
Section belonging to an ancient Roman road which linked the Guard Mangualde, being possible that belonged to Viseu-Linhares. Is paved with stones lined and divided into three sections.
Necrópole de São Gens e Penedo do Sino
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Lavandeira
6360-302, Celorico da Beira
It is an ancient cemetery where there are four species of tombs: bathtub-shaped, triangular, and anthropomorphic dug in stone furniture. Near these graves, lies the Penedo Bell, a granite block pedunculated fond by weathering agents, well known for meeting a strange and beautiful balance. This site was occupied between the centuries I and II and later between the 12th and 13th centuries, believing, however, that this necropolis date from the 6th century to the 14th century.
Igreja da Misericórdia de Celorico da Beira
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Rua da Misericórdia, 11
6360-309, Celorico da Beira
Church built between the 17TH century and the 19TH century, the present baroque features, but with some neoclassical touches. The main façade is divided into three murários rags separated by Tuscan pilasters, showing an arched portal still down with double scalloped frame. Inside, the decoration, in plastering and painting.
Casa do Judeu
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Travessa do Passadiço
6360-080, Linhares da Beira
Noble House with granite masonry façade, where stands out the front door, protected by a porch typical clipping. As was usual in the homes of Jews, the door is wide with verga, shoulder pads and stripes in the background, beveled to mark the hierarchy.
Igreja Matriz de Linhares da Beira / Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção
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Largo da Igreja
6360-080, Linhares da Beira
Church rebuilt in the 17th century, the present some traces in Romanesque chancel and side door. Featured, on the façade, to the triangular pediment stopped and for the window in the shape of flower with four petals. Inside, highlight to the altars decorated. Some of the paintings are attributed to Grão Vasco.
Igreja de Santa Maria de Celorico da Beira
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Praça de Santa Maria
6360-362, Celorico da Beira
This monument was reformed on the 18th century and it conserves, from that period, the baroque façade and two bell ringer towers. It stands out the statuary and the paintings, the coffers on the ceiling with images of painted saints, the glazed tiles from the 17th century and the grave tombstones.
Castelo de Linhares da Beira
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Rua do Castelo
6360-080, Linhares da Beira
Situated on a lot within 800 meters of altitude, in the foothills of the Serra da Estrela, this castle has been a castro occupied by Romans and destroyed by the Moors in the 9th century, before it was recovered by Dom Dinis. Saves only the enclosure defined by two towers with multiple floors.
Castelo e Muralhas de Celorico da Beira
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Rua do Castelo
6360-339, Celorico da Beira
Castle consisting of a fence with two towers and a keep. Located on top of a granite formation overlooking the village, it dates from the 14th century. The straight-arch crevices, rectangular-faced merlons and broken-arch main doors are highlighted. The walls present an irregular configuration and uncovered walkway.
Pelourinho de Baraçal
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Rua do Forno
6360-020, Baraçal
16th-century Manueline pillory, to present a punch with three steps, an octagonal shaft (not existing or even capital base), and a pyramidal-shaped Finial.