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Arco de Paradela
- heritage
Valdevez
3610, Mondim da Beira
Memorial arch from the Middle Ages. It is associated with the passage of Count Pedro's funeral procession. For some, it is a monumental landmark that was erected to demarcate the limit of the Couto do Monastery of São João de Tarouca, for others it is a funerary monument built for the tomb of Diogo Anes, who in 1175 (12th century) was the owner of the land.
Ponte de Ucanha
- heritage
Rua da Torre e do Fundo da Rua
3610-175, Tarouca
Bridge over the Varosa river, made up of five broken arches, the central arch being taller and wider. The inclined board forms an obtuse angle, with a parapet. On the right side of the bridge stands a tower. Both were built in the 12th century. It is the most complete and expressive example of a medieval bridge with a protection and toll tower.
Torre Fortificada de Ucanha
- heritage
Rua da Torre e do Fundo da Rua
3610-175, Tarouca
Tower from the 12th century, located next to the Ucanha fortified bridge. It shows a square plan, homogeneous coverage with a hipped roof and three floors. In the past, it was the entrance to the Salzedas Monastery.
Mosteiro e Igreja de Santa Maria de Salzedas
- heritage
Praça António Pereira de Sousa, 2
3610-073, Salzedas
In its time, it was one of the largest Cistercian monasteries in Portugal, the grantee of vast lands around it, with the obligation to cultivate and populate them. Its construction began in 1155, shortly after the donation of the land made to the Order by Egas Moniz, assistant to D. Afonso Henriques, and his wife Teresa Afonso. It was consecrated in 1255, when the monastic complex was complete. The church, of large dimensions, stands out, imposing, in the middle of the uniform houses of the small village that was formed to the east. Between the centuries. In the 16th and …
Parque da Serra
- country
- leisure
Serra de Santa Helena
3610, Tarouca
Parque da Serra is very pleasant and has a leisure and a picnic area. There are also pedestrian circuits at this location.
Tasquinha do Matias
- food & drink
Lugar da Ponte
3610-033, Ucanha
The restaurant Tasquinha Matias, is a single space, but highly recommended for good food, snacks to substantial regional corn farmer, cozido à portuguesa and gilt to tasquinha. With Benfica in high, the mood is more than guaranteed!
Restaurante 7º Irmão
- food & drink
Estrada Real dos Carvalhais
3610-013, Tarouca
A simple space that belongs to a boarding house.
Câmara Municipal de Tarouca
- utilities
Avenida Doutor Alexandre Taveira Cardoso (EN530)
3610-128, Tarouca
Marisqueira O Solar
- food & drink
Lugar da Tapadinha
3610-119, Castanheiro do Ouro - Tarouca
A large restaurant where one can savour several grilled dishes whilst enjoying the panoramic views of Tarouca and the Santa Helena Mountain. The restaurant has a salon destined for varied events.
Ponte Pedrinha de Tarouca
- heritage
Rua da Ponte Pedrinha
3610-103, Tarouca
Old bridge in good condition, although surrounded by greenery.