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Monuments in Vila Nova de Paiva
Grande Monumento de São João Batista de Vila Cova à Coelheira
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Avenida do Brasil
3650-120, Vila Cova à Coelheira
It is a monument built by the vilacovenses immigrants from Brazil and other inhabitants of the Earth.
Padrão de Centenários
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Praça da Restauração
3650-207, Vila Nova de Paiva
The pattern of centenarians has about 3 feet tall and its shape is a square. At the base are listed dates when the change in the coat of arms. At the top there are four coats Portuguese in face that corresponds to the date of deployment and cross of Christ surmounted by an armillary sphere.
Necrópole Medieval
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EN320
3650-230, Vila Nova de Paiva
This Medieval Necropolis is dated from medieval times, some of them in good condition. This is situated in the old EN329 stroke.
Via Sacra de Touro
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EN329
3650-081, Touro
The Via Sacra is the path by which a second figure for the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Along the way we found 14 cruises, each of which has at its base the representation in small metal symbol.
Orca da Corga dos Moços
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EN323
3650-020, Fráguas
It is a medium-sized dolmen, with graves of subcircular plant. In the Center are three mainstays of the Chamber. Access to this monument is fairly easy (EN323) but barely visible because the vegetation is too dense.
Moinhos de Pêgo
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EN225
3650-120, Vila Cova à Coelheira
Panahi Mills consist of a group of three mills that are installed on the left bank of the Rio Covo. The mills are down despite the water conducting channels are operating.
Outeiro das Medidas
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Fráguas
3650-020, Fráguas
Good signs during the unpaved path which can be made on foot or by off-road vehicle, until reaching the monument that is clearly visible. Appears to be the remains of a rock sanctuary, probably dated from the iron age.
Orca de Merouços
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Rua do Castanheiro
3650-081, Touro
This Orca is well signposted but meets with a decayed State and taken by vegetation. Access is possible by foot or with an all-terrain vehicle.
Orca do Tanque
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Queiriga
3650-051, Vila Nova de Paiva
This Orca is covered by vegetation, making it impossible for good visibility. However, it's well signposted and your access will have to be done on foot by a dirt road in poor condition. This dolmen has as a feature hallway, with nine Chamber constructed of polygonal plant. Your bedside slab has in its sides two narrow Struts and the cover slab is shifted.
Orca das Castonairas
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Fráguas
3650-020, Fráguas
This dolmen of Hall, dating from the Neolithic age End, comprises a polygonal Chamber of nine pillars. It sports an oval grave on land covered with stones, a lobby and corridor access intratumular. The Orca is well signposted, however your access is in poor condition, being advisable to visit this monument on foot or with an all-terrain vehicle.