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Miradouro de Nossa Senhora da Assunção
- country
- leisure
Monte Córdova
4825, Santo Tirso
Sobranceiro à cidade de Santo Tirso, este miradouro situa-se num parque de lazer com o mesmo nome, por entre uma vasta área florestal.
Igreja Matriz de Refojos / Igreja de São Cristóvão
- heritage
Avenida da Igreja, 773
4780, Refojos de Riba de Ave
18th century church with nave and chancel. It features a tower attached to the main façade that shows 19th century renovations. Inside the sacristy, Spanish-Arabic tiles are still preserved. The baptismal chapel features 17th century stonework. It also preserves a gilded altarpiece and neoclassical altarpieces with white, blue and gold carvings.
Igreja de São Miguel de Vilarinho
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São Miguel do Couto
4780, Vilarinho
Temple of Romanesque origin, altered in later times. The portico is made of archivolts based on columns with carved capitals. Inside, a sculpture from the 15th century and two paintings on wood from the 16th century stand out.
Caldas da Saúde
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- leisure
Rua das Termas, 754
4780-068, Santo Tirso
In the heart of Minho are Caldas da Saúde, open all year round, equipped with the most modern technology alongside an interesting exhibition of the equipment used to carry out cures at the beginning of the century. The first references to the waters of Caldas da Saúde date back to the 10th century, however, the first spa truly worthy of the name was built in 1891, with Manuel Joaquim Marques as the concessionaire. Roman objects were found in the expansion works, around 1915, a sign that the Romans were already taking advantage of this natural wealth. These medicinal waters are …
Parque de Lazer do Monte Córdova
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- leisure
Rua José António Martins
4825, Santo Tirso
Green and pleasant park in Monte Córdoba.
Jardim do Largo Coronel Baptista Coelho
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- leisure
Largo Coronel Baptista Coelho
4780, Santo Tirso
Garden with a wide variety of floral species. Statues of individuals stand out.
Igreja de Santa Maria de Negrelos
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Santa Maria de Negrelos
4780, Roriz
The classification refers to the 15th century fresco painting, located on the back wall of the chancel. The fresco represents Saint Peter and Saint Paul, with traces of three angels in the center.
Fábrica de Fiação e Tecidos de Santo Tirso / Fábrica Santo Thyrso
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Avenida da Fábrica de Santo Tirso, 88
4780-257, Santo Tirso
Founded in 1896 on land provided by Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Santo Tirso, the spinning factory began operating in 1898. It is still possible to see the working-class neighborhood today, dating back to the 40s of the 20th century. The company was in operation until 1990. It currently operates as a space for events.
Parque Dona Maria II
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Parque Dona Maria II
4780, Santo Tirso
This park, together with the gardens of Largo Abade Pedrosa and Ribeiro de Miranda, are the structuring public green spaces of Santo Tirso. It overlooks the Ave River with views of the neighboring hills. It has a Tea House, a lake and a bandstand. As part of the International Museum of Contemporary Sculpture, this space houses a work by sculptor Fernanda Fragateiro.
Igreja de São Pedro de Roriz
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Rua do Mosteiro de Roriz
4780, Roriz
The Monastery of São Pedro de Roriz was founded by Lady Unisco Godiniz, in the year 978. Its affiliation with the Benedictine Order dates back to 1902. In the 17th century, notable works were carried out, directed by Frei João Turriano, which results in the current appearance of the monastery. Its interior is rich in gilded carving and reveals traces of one of the most notable carvers of the "Braga school", Frei José de Santo António Ferreira Vilaça. Its style shows influences from French and German Baroque and Rococo.