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Monuments in Vila Nova de Cerveira
Núcleo Intra-muros de Vila Nova de Cerveira
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Praça (Terreiro) da Liberdade - Recinto do Castelo
4920-278, Vila Nova de Cerveira
Fortified urban set, from the Medieval and Modern Period, with irregular blocks composed, for the most part, of rectangular buildings, with one or two floors. Currently, the center is used for tourist purposes.
Escultura do Cervo
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Rua Nova
4920-086, Rua Nova
Metallic sculpture of a deer, designed by sculptor José Rodrigues, located at Miradouro da Encarnação, one of the highest points in Vila Nova de Cerveira. The deer is the symbol of the municipality, and this work of art represents one of the region's main tourist attractions.
Igreja Matriz de Vila Nova de Cerveira / Igreja de São Cipriano
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Praça da Liberdade, 53
4920-278, Vila Nova de Cerveira
Also known as the Church of São Cipriano and of 16th century origin, the Main Church of Vila Nova de Cerveira is located on the main street of the town, consisting of three naves, two bell towers, a chancel and a main altarpiece, in the Baroque style, by master Veríssimo Barbosa. Pay attention to the details of the tabernacle, surrounded by angels and flanked by two quadrangular niches with sculptures representing the Adoration of the Magi and the scene of the Last Judgment. Topping this complex is an interesting throne supporting the Holy Eucharist. Also know that the current appearance …
Estação Arquelógica de Lovelhe
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Rua Forte de Lovelhe
4920-084, Lovelhe
Protohistoric fortified settlement, surrounded by a wall built in earth, preceded by a moat, with the defensive system only partially preserved. Inside there are circular and rectangular buildings and an open Roman habitat, called a "villa".
Castelo de Vila Nova de Cerveira
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Largo de São Sebastião, 1
4920-264, Vila Nova de Cerveira
Located on a hill, this oval castle retains the curtain wall of the bastion of the angel São Miguel. It was built in 1320, by order of King Dinis, to defend the newly created village of Cerveira. Several monuments stand out from the intramural set, namely the pillory, the church and the chapel. The fortifications built in the 17th century were destroyed with urban growth. In the 19th century, the growth of the town sacrificed a large part of the fortification, with the Keep and the north wall disappearing. In the following century, after being classified as a National Monument, …
Forte de Lovelhe / Forte de São Francisco
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Rua Forte de Lovelhe
4920-084, Vale de Flores
Small fort, pentagonal in plan and composed of five irregular bastions. It has no foundations, resting directly on the natural soil. Its construction began in 1642 and 1663, during the Restoration Wars, and was then restored in 1797. In 1809, it was destroyed by General Soult's troops, and is currently in ruins. This fort is located very close to the Lovelhe archaeological site.
Solar da Loureira
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Estrada de São Pedro
4920-065, Gondarém
Stately residence dating from the 18TH century, an interesting architectural ensemble of Baroque style, typically Minho. This beautiful palatial residence, although privately owned, well worth a visit, at least to the outside. Through the iron gate you can see the pretty walled courtyard where stands out the upper gallery alpendrada. In the courtyard in front of the gate there is a fountain lined with tiles and the original Sundial. off the patio, front part to the majestic gate, deserves attention an interesting Baroque fountain, transferred from the Franciscan convent of São Paio of Mount for this site in 1899, and …
Solar dos Castros
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Praça (Terreiro) da Liberdade
4920-278, Vila Nova de Cerveira
Construction characterized by the openings in its two floors that are connected by the treasure roofs and by a balcony with columns, supported by arcades facing the garden.
Nicho do Senhor da Prisão
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Avenida da Liberdade
4920-085, Picouto
Niche of Baroque architecture, containing, inside, a granite altar richly decorated with image of the Prison.
Quinta do Forte
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Rua Forte de Lovelhe
4920-084, Lovelhe
Civil architecture farm accommodation, revival and neoclassical pombalina, deployed in gentle slope soils. To enhance certain decorative details in Pombaline late revival. Currently has residential function.