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Monuments in Santo Tirso
Igreja Matriz de Refojos / Igreja de São Cristóvão
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Avenida da Igreja, 773
4780, Refojos de Riba de Ave
18th century church with nave and chancel. It features a tower attached to the main façade that shows 19th century renovations. Inside the sacristy, Spanish-Arabic tiles are still preserved. The baptismal chapel features 17th century stonework. It also preserves a gilded altarpiece and neoclassical altarpieces with white, blue and gold carvings.
Igreja de São Miguel de Vilarinho
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São Miguel do Couto
4780, Vilarinho
Temple of Romanesque origin, altered in later times. The portico is made of archivolts based on columns with carved capitals. Inside, a sculpture from the 15th century and two paintings on wood from the 16th century stand out.
Igreja de Santa Maria de Negrelos
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Santa Maria de Negrelos
4780, Roriz
The classification refers to the 15th century fresco painting, located on the back wall of the chancel. The fresco represents Saint Peter and Saint Paul, with traces of three angels in the center.
Fábrica de Fiação e Tecidos de Santo Tirso / Fábrica Santo Thyrso
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Avenida da Fábrica de Santo Tirso, 88
4780-257, Santo Tirso
Founded in 1896 on land provided by Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Santo Tirso, the spinning factory began operating in 1898. It is still possible to see the working-class neighborhood today, dating back to the 40s of the 20th century. The company was in operation until 1990. It currently operates as a space for events.
Igreja de São Pedro de Roriz
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Rua do Mosteiro de Roriz
4780, Roriz
The Monastery of São Pedro de Roriz was founded by Lady Unisco Godiniz, in the year 978. Its affiliation with the Benedictine Order dates back to 1902. In the 17th century, notable works were carried out, directed by Frei João Turriano, which results in the current appearance of the monastery. Its interior is rich in gilded carving and reveals traces of one of the most notable carvers of the "Braga school", Frei José de Santo António Ferreira Vilaça. Its style shows influences from French and German Baroque and Rococo.
Capela da Igreja de São Tomé de Negrelos
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Rua Patrício Alves Carneiro, 94
4780, São Tomé de Negrelos
Despite the successive renovations that changed its origin, this church maintains the 16th century logic, quadrangular, formed by eight columns with composite capitals. The chapel, inside, has a 16th century style.
Mosteiro de São Bento / Mosteiro de Santo Tirso
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Largo Abade Pedrosa
4780-368, Santo Tirso
Founded in the 8th century, this monastery was rebuilt in the 13th century. From that time, the Gothic cloister with an arched arch with abundantly ornamented capitals remains. The church, built in the 17th century, is preceded by a narthex, with three arches topped by niches. The entire interior is worthy of reference, particularly the carvings.
Castro do Monte do Padrão
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Monte do Padrão
4825, Monte Córdova
Protohistoric fortified settlement with circular buildings, surrounded by three orders of walls, and revealing traces of occupation in Roman and medieval times. Two large buildings stand out that occupy the central area of the station's upper platform, one of which is composed of a Domus with a quadrangular plan, with a central atrium and some compartments around it, and the other with a rectangular plan.