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Capela de Santa Marta / Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
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Beco de Santa Marta, 8
6290-121, Gouveia
Mannerist chapel probably built in the 17th century. Mannerist-style temple with a simple longitudinal plan and barrel vault coverage. The main and side portals stand out, surmounted by a triangular pediment interrupted by niches with stonework statuary. On the inner floor, there are two graves with metallic handles.
Casa da Torre
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Avenida dos Bombeiros Voluntarios
6290-520, Gouveia
House of irregular rectangular plan with three floors, with openings in full arch or polylobed, profusely decorated with geometric motifs and stylized plant motifs. It features stonework corbels, decorated with anthropomorphic and vegetal motifs. Highlight for the monumental 16th century semi-detached window. It is also known as Palácio dos Távoras, marquises of Gouveia.
Castelo de Folgosinho
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Rua do Castelo
6290-081, Gouveia
Revival castle rebuilt in the 20th century, with a circular plan, where traces of medieval fortification remain. The primitive castle was probably built in the 12th century, during the reign of Ling Sancho I, on the ruins of a Lusitanian castro. In the first half of the 20th century, the current castle was built on the initiative of the Parish Council of Folgosinho.
Parque Ecológico de Gouveia
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EN330 - Quinta da Borrachota
6290, Gouveia
In this park, you can find the most representative autochthonous species of the area, including 150 plant species. You will find deer, wild boar, Serra da Estrela dogs, fallow deer, pheasants, partridges and foxes. In a total area of six hectares, there are marked routes covering an area of about three hectares, allowing visitors to enjoy privileged contact with nature.
Parque de Campismo da Quinta das Cegonhas
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Rua de São Lourenço
6290-122, Nabaínhos
This campsite, located in Quinta das Storks, consists of terraces, delimited by natural bushes lawns, which provide a magnificent panoramic view. Fruit trees of various species and complete the natural setting and provide even greater privacy to the campers. Offers sanitary facilities equipped with hot shower, prepared for people with reduced mobility. Can still occupy the spare time practicing table tennis or explore the walking trails around the farm.
Parque de Campismo do Curral do Negro
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Sítio do Curral do Negro
6290-528, Gouveia
The campsites Curral do Negro, located close to the city centre of Guarda, offers many green spaces and shadows to camping with all the tranquillity. Is the ideal place to enjoy a vacation in a quiet and practice numerous sports and leisure activities. Alternatively you can always visit the Parc Zoologique or casa da Torre, among other attractions.
Fonte do Tino
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Rua Doutora Lurdes Fernandes Almeida
6290, Gouveia
Source of backrest with two spouts and a tank.
Pelourinho de Ribamondego
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Avenida da Liberdade - EN330
6290, Gouveia
Pelourinho built in 1990 taking advantage of elements of an old pillory. Presents a quadrangular gomeado shot forend and, on top, a cross.
Pelourinho de Folgosinho
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Rua do Pelourinho
6290, Gouveia
This pillory was built in 1937 in the same place where it used to exist a former pillory. It has three square steps, a column with a square shaft and a capital with a cube where it is possible to see the Coat of Arms from Portugal, Forlgosinho, one armillary sphere and the Cross of Christ.
Ponte Medieval de Rio Torto
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Rua do Pereirinho
6290, Gouveia
Medieval bridge built over the river Ceased in 1613.