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Cruzeiro de Penacova
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Largo Leão Leite
3360, Penacova
Cross dating from the 17th century, located near the old Castle of Penacova, based on steps of large medieval ashlars with acronyms, from the old castle. The column, in Doric style, is more recent. This cruise has the particularity of having been dismantled between 1950 and 1952. It is not certain that it is from the 16th century.
Igreja Matriz de Penacova / Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção
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Largo Alberto Leitão
3360-341, Penacova
Building from the 16th and 17th centuries with a Renaissance typology. It has a gardened churchyard, from which it is possible to glimpse a large surrounding area. The village's patron saint, Nossa Senhora da Assunção, gives the church its name.
Livraria do Mondego
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Livraria do Mondego
3360, Penacova
Grandiose rock formation made up of Ordovician quartzites, located on the banks of the Mondego River. Its name probably comes from the arrangement of the rocks, which seem to suggest a shelf with books.
Pelourinho de Carvalho
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Largo da Fonte
3360, Carvalho
Pillory with a probable construction date of 1514, the year in which D. Manuel granted the town's charter. With an octagonal shaft and topped by a capital with a pyramid-shaped finish, it is decorated with a cross and heraldic symbols on two of its faces. The rest features the Cross of Christ.
Mosteiro de Santa Maria do Lorvão
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Rua Evaristo Lopes Guimarães
3360-106, Penacova
Although the first buildings date back to the 9th century, the remains that are visible today belong to buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries. The majestic Johannine-style church of Mafra and the Mannerist cloister are a special highlight of the monastery. Also, noteworthy are the tombs of Santa Teresa and Santa Sancha, the imposing baroque chair, the neoclassical organs and their grille, the paintings by Pasquale Parente and the stone and gilded altarpieces.
Moinhos de Vento de Aveleira
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Aveleira
3360, Lorvão
Set of old windmills that transformed the grain into flour.
Fonte de Carvalho
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Largo da Fonte
3360, Carvalho
Font with a spout, a semicircular base surrounded by two banks and, on top, a pillar. Is in a poor state of conservation.
Relógio de Sol da Igreja Matriz de Penacova
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Largo Alberto Leitão
3360, Penacova
Sundial situated in torre da Igreja Matriz de Penacova.
Moinhos de Vento de Gavinhos
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Rua da Serra
3360, Figueira de Lorvão
Set of 16 windmills that once transformed the grain into flour.
Busto do Doutor António José d'Almeida
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Largo Alberto Leitão
3360, Penacova
Bust erected in 1976 in honor of Dr. António José de Almeida.