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Igreja da Misericórdia de Mogadouro
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Largo da Misericórdia
5200-227, Mogadouro
Mannerist and Baroque church, with a rectangular plan with an internal longitudinal axis, consisting of a nave, a narrower chancel, an annex and a sacristy. Inside, highlights include the high choir, the pulpit on the Gospel side, the paintings in the main chapel and the gilded main altarpiece.
Bemposta
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- heritage
Bemposta
5200, Mogadouro
A village in the northeast of Trás-os-Montes, it was the county seat between 1315 and 1836. The region's landscape is characterized by an abundance of olive and almond trees and a scarcity of flora. In terms of cultural heritage, the pillory stands out, classified as a Property of Public Interest. From the Picote or Penedo dam you can see a beautiful landscape over the mountain and the Douro River.
Jardim do Largo do Santo Cristo
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- leisure
Largo do Santo Cristo
5200-243, Mogadouro
Jardín moderno y agradable, con una gran fuente y senderos rocosos.
Miradouro Cardal do Douro
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- leisure
Bemposta
5200, Mogadouro
Viewpoint with one of the most beautiful views of Portugal. From here you can see the Douro River flowing through the green hills, with neighboring Spain on the other side.
Serra de Mogadouro
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Mogadouro
5200, Mogadouro
Belonging to the Ancient Massif of Trás-os-Montes, this mountain is located in the extreme northwest of the national territory, between the Douro River and the Sabor River, rising to around 993 meters. The forest landscape has a predominance of pine and chestnut trees, interspersed with some cultivated spaces. The excellent viewpoints stand out: Pico de São Cristóvão and Alto da Castanheira.
Igreja do Convento de São Francisco
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Rua de São Francisco, 59
5200-224, Mogadouro
17th century church with a Latin cross plan with three naves, main chapel, sacristy and annex. The altarpieces of the Immaculate Conception, Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Our Lady of the Rosary and Saint Bonaventure stand out, next to the main altar.
Castro de Vilarinho dos Galegos
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Vilarinho dos Galegos
5200-572, Mogadouro
Castro dating from the Iron Age, located on a cliff above the Douro River, a difficult-to-access location, chosen because it has good natural defenses. The defenses were reinforced with a field of set stones, a moat, a turret and a line of walls. Here you can find rare fauna, from the Bonelli eagle, to the black stork and the Egyptian vulture.
Sala Museu de Arqueologia de Mogadouro
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Rua Dom Afonso II
5200-241, Mogadouro
This museum is made up of archaeological pieces found in the municipality, the result of archaeological excavations and surface remains, some of which are rare, both nationally and on the peninsular level.
Casa das Artes e Ofícios
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Avenida dos Comandos
5200-206, Mogadouro
Located in Parque da Vila, this modern space hosts various activities and workshops, such as ballroom dancing classes, music, painting, aerobics, among others. It also includes an exhibition space and the Municipal Tourism Office.
Castelo de Penas Róias
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Penas Roias
5200-311, Mogadouro
A short distance from the village of Penas Roias are the remains of this castle with a quadrangular structure. All that remains of the castle is the keep, the remains of a circular cube and some sections of the wall. This castle provided the first line of defense in the northeast of Trás-os-Montes, together with the castles of Algoso, Miranda do Douro, Outeiro, Vimioso and Mogadouro, with which it formed a strong defensive group.