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Igreja Matriz de Pias
- heritage
Pias
4620, Pias
Church displays altars in Baroque carved Johannite and figurative tiles fill the walls. Includes a Bell Tower and a Bell Tower, whose construction is later than the Church. Built in 1736.
Ponte de Vilela
- heritage
Lugar de Vilela
4620-021, Aveleda
Although difficult to date, the construction of this bridge can be between the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries considering the respective technical and constructive characteristics and judging by the references in the Parish Memories of 1758. However, it may have been built in the period of growth of needs of circulation in the region during the 13th century, with the strong demographic expansion, the Crusades, pilgrimages and increasing mobility of the population. Featuring four perfect round arches, their typology is inspired by the Roman constructions.
Ponte de Espindo
- heritage
Lugar de Espindo
4620-364, Meinedo
Although their dating is difficult, it is assumed to have been built during the late Romanesque judging by the constructive technique, presenting a Gothic character around the Board in easel. Formed by a single round arch, with the pillars leaving directly from the banks, which ensures greater longevity of Romanesque bridges in comparison with the Roman, ensures communication between the places of Bustelo and Boim. Sustained conservation works, including the consolidation of the built and the surrounding treatment with access routes, lighting and parking area.
Eurocircuito Automóvel de Lousada
- leisure
Rua do Comércio
4620-134, Cristelos
Motor sports circuit located in the municipality of Lousada, in Portugal. Its floor is 40% of clay and 60% of tar. The Eurocircuit is used in many regional, national and even international ralicross competitions.
Centro de Interpretação do Românico
- art
Praça das Pocinhas, 107
4620-674, Lousada
Cultural space for the whole family. It has many interactive applications and educational activities.
Piscinas Municipais de Lousada
- leisure
Avenida Amilcar Neto, 270
4620-651, Lousada
A swimming pool with excellent conditions for recreational purposes and swimming.
Torre de Vilar
- heritage
Lugar da Torre
4620-886, Vilar do Torno e Alentém
Built between the second half of the 13th century and early 14TH century, the Tower of Vilar is a symbol of Lordly power over the territory and proof of the existence of a "domus fortis", a fortified manor house in Vale do Sousa. It is a five-story building with granite Ashlar. The lighting of this tower was made through loopholes of the Romanesque style and access through an arch with tympanum. Underwent restoration between 2005 and 2006 as part of the Route of the Romanesque of the Sousa Valley.