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Monuments in Mangualde
Necrópole Medieval de São Julião
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Rua da Igreja
3530-164, Mangualde
Set of three tombs excavated in stone and surrounded by a granite wall.
Gravuras Rupestres de Espinho
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EN594
3530-061, Espinho
Set of cave engravings inscribed on a granite outcrop, on a dirt path next to a ruined mill.
Castro Senhora Bom Sucesso
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Vila Seca
3530-037, Chãs de Tavares
This castro, located on Monte da Senhora do Bom Sucesso, has several archaeological remains attributed to the Bronze and Iron Ages, and to the Roman and Medieval periods. Highlight for the magnificent view it offers.
Janela Quinhentista da Rua Francisco Lopes Pais de Sousa
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Rua Francisco Lopes Pais de Sousa
3530-010, Abrunhosa-a-Velha
16th century or "manueline" window located on the second floor of a stone house, which is presumed to have been the home of a judge.
Campas Monoliticas de Póvoa de Cervães
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Lugar de Póvoa de Cervães
3530-320, Póvoa de Cervães
Set of tombstones, from the 11th century, excavated in the rock and in good condition.
Anta da Cunha Baixa
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Lugar da Orca - Casa da Moura
3530-051, Cunha Baixa
The dolmen is composed of a rectangular chamber formed by nine pillars, some broken or incomplete. It has a very long corridor with eight pillars on each side. It is covered by a wide and thick rectangular hat. It no longer has traces of mamoa.
Ruínas Romanas da Raposeira
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Avenida Nossa Senhora do Castelo
3530-117, Mangualde
Roman ruins located at the foot of Monte da Senhora do Castelo, an old fortified castro from the Iron Age. The archaeological structures that are uncovered constitute an inn, what the Romans called "mansio". It sheltered and welcomed passers-by who traveled throughout the empire and rested there, enjoying a relaxing bath in its private spa.
Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Maceira Dão
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Rua Nova
3530-071, Mangualde
Monastery founded in the 12th century by D. Soeiro and his companions, initially obedient to the Rule of S. Bento. Initially it was used as a male monastery of the Order of Cistercians. The favor of the people and the patronage of the kings who, to their protection, made it a Royal Monastery, brought the growth of the house and its assets. The following parts stand out in its architecture: the medieval tower built between the 12th and 15th centuries with its three floors of cellar and granary, today relatively well-preserved; the monastic buildings from the 18th century that had, …
Igreja da Misericórdia de Mangualde/ Casa do Despacho
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Rua Albertino de Macedo, 5
3530-219, Mangualde
Its construction took place between the years 1721 and 1724, on a project by the architect Gaspar Ferreira. It comprises a nave, a sacristy and a dispatch room. The filling it received for the interior turned it into a fine example of Baroque art from the Johannine period. Highlights include tile panels with Christian symbolism, referring to scenes from the New Testament, scenes from the lives of Mary and Jesus, tiles from Fábrica do Rato in the sacristy and details of the main altarpiece.
Santuário de Nossa Senhora do Castelo
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Santo André
3530-257, Mangualde
Where the medieval fortification once stood, the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora do Castelo was installed. The chapel replaced a previous one from the 14th century. With baroque and neoclassical characteristics, this monument attracts attention due to the tower raised above the façade. Its finishes are in stonework, comprising a nave, a sacristy and a meeting room. The interior also shows an elegant chancel, whose neoclassical altarpiece in gilded and white carving rises on high steps. The interior tile panels depict episodes from the life of the Virgin.