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Heritage in Portugal
Castelo de Santa Cruz
- heritage
Rio Frio
4970, Parada
Despite the poor state of conservation and corresponding asset value, little castle of Santa Cruz or the arches has great historical significance and regional scientific interest enough for understanding the Organization and evolution of medieval settlement in the Minho region.
Fortim de São Bento
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Rua Gago Coutinho e Sacadura Cabral
9350-213, Ribeira Brava
Built by Governor Duarte Sodré Pereira to defense that anchorage, this small fort was built in the early 20th century in place of a previous 16th century fortification, dedicated to St. Sebastian, however destroyed by a massive mudslide in 1803. It is a circular tower with revivalist arrangement, keeping the inscription and the original Baroque coat of arms.
Biblioteca Municipal da Ribeira Brava
- heritage
Rua de São Francisco, 4
9350-211, Ribeira Brava
Library with a vast documental collection.
Igreja Matriz de Ribeira Brava
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Rua Camachos, 20
9350-214, Ribeira Brava
Founded in the 15th century, the Chiesa Madre (mother church) of Ribeira Brava or St. Benedict has endured several interventions over time, Manueline, Mannerist features and Baroque. It offers a varied and rich collection of painting, sculpture, jewellery and carved in the 16th and 17th centuries, making it one of the most important patrimonial collections in the region, having his treasure been exposed in the Royal Museum of fine arts of Brussels, which the Church constitutes the core of the Bucks.
Núcleo das Pratas
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Rua Doutor Manuel Arriaga
9350-221, Ribeira Brava
The parish church of Ribeira Brava exposes a collection of 66 silver pieces, including crowns, chalices and other materials in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Passeio Marítimo de Ribeira Brava
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Rua Gago Coutinho e Sacadura Cabral
9350-217, Ribeira Brava
Ideal spot to walk and relax, offering beautiful views over the sea and the verdant slopes of the island. Along the way are some bars and restaurants.
Museu Etnográfico da Madeira
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Rua de São Francisco, 24
9350-211, Ribeira Brava
Opened in 1996, this museum is set on the former Engenho de Aguardente da Ribeira Brava. It exhibits permanent ethnographic collections, namely about fishing, transports, weaving, water mills, viticulture and cereal treatments. On another room are the temporary exhibits, to make known other themes related to Madeira culture.
Ponte Ferroviária Rainha Dona Amélia
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Muge
2125, Muge
Project of the famous French engineer Gustave Eiffel.
Ponte Romana do Cais da Vala
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Rua do Tejo
2120, Salvaterra de Magos
The bridge is located on the water line that comes from Paul of wizards, and that will drain the river Tagus.
Ponte Romana de Muge
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Muge
2125, Muge
Roman and medieval bridge which crosses the ribeira de Muge. The Board is based on three uneven arches, back perfect.