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Casa de Rodas
- heritage
Rodas
4950-529, Monção
Solar plant long with great sobriety and simplicity of lines. The only decorative motif abroad is the stone of arms and the pediment over the main door clearance. Inside, the decor is richer, with ceiling in the Chapel and illusionist perspective with trompe l'oeil paintings.
Jardim do Palácio da Brejoeira
- country
- leisure
EN101
4950, Monção
This garden is dotted with camelias and ornamental bushes. The balcony is sided by walls. Along the farm's structures there is a vine covered trail, supported by granit columns and side by stone paths. It is private property and produces on of the best Alvarinho (green wine) wines in the region, hence visits are only possible with the owners' authorisation. Nonetheless, the views from the outside, by the entranc gates, is majestic.
Termas de Monção - Centro Tesal
- beach
- leisure
Avenida das Caldas
4950-442, Monção
Situated on the banks of the river Minho, Salvaterra (across the river) as a backdrop, the Termas de Monção are surrounded by greenery. The tall trees, the paths of Earth and water fountains invite the invigorating walks all over the Park. The medicinal waters of afeções respiratory tract, rheumatic diseases and Musculoskeletal and skin afeções.
Torre de Lapela
- heritage
Travessa do Castelo
4950-150, Lapela
This keep was built under the gothic style and used to be part of the former medieval fortification. It has a square plan, four floors and the coat of arms of King D. Fernando remains above the main entranceway.
Igreja de Longos Vales
- heritage
Mosteiro
4950-200, Longos Vales
Temple rebuilt in the 17th century, preserves the original chancel, only remnant of the primitive building that belonged to a Benedictine convent. The national monument classification refers only to the chancel.
Palácio da Brejoeira
- heritage
Pinheiros
4950-660, Monção
This is an imposing house ordered to be built in the beginning of the 19th century and being concluded almost thirty years after. The plan is in L, with two ample façades and two small towers finished by balustrade and pinnacles. On the inside the rooms with neoclassical decoration stand out. On the outside a gardened terrace is sided by high walls. The Palace, a private property assigned to the production of one of the most recognised Alvarinho wines in this region, receive visits.
Castelo de Monção (vestígios)
- heritage
Avenida Doutor António Felgueiras
4950-437, Monção
The primitive Castle, build by Dinis in 1306, there remain only two doors and some excerpts from the medieval wall. The 17th century fortification are examples the door of Salvaterra, some curtains and bastions. The Tower, Dom Pedro I and contemporary of Don Fernando, is another of the remaining elements of the fortress.
Convento dos Capuchos - Hotel Rural
- hotels
Quinta do Convento de Santo António dos Capuchos
4950-527, Monção
Overlooking the Rio Minho, in Monsoon, this charming rural hotel incorporates the Conventual spaces typical as the room of the Chapter, the door of the soup kitchen, wine cellar, Chapel, and the Tower room. The cloister, a space with characteristics of "intimacy" unusual, is the ex-libris of the Hotel. The revalorisation of the exterior spaces and, especially, the Source of the friars, an area of great beauty, has preserved all the memory and mysterious nature of the Capuchos convent. The Hotel Capuchos convent give the story to the present and opens the Community patrimony, the highest levels of comfort, functionality …