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Castro de São Vicente da Chã/ Castro dos Mouros
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Penedones
5470-069, Montalegre
This fortified village preserves a part of three lines of ramparts and a moat that surrounds it partially. Is strategically deployed at a bend in the River, Rabagão being championed by this. In the intermediate wall still observes a door of access to the town. Everything indicates that the castro has developed especially in the upper platforms, within the limits of the second wall, because they are there visible ruins of Castro apparatus. The village surrounds the cabeço, except for an extension of outer wall for a natural rechã where if you identify some constructs. A distinction is made, on …
Paço de Vilar de Perdizes
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Rua do Paço
5470-461, Montalegre
Complex of great historical value consisting of solar and hospital, botica, chapel with cruise along the Camino de Santiago. Is one of the few, if not only, Estate in Portugal that is known to have been instructed by commandery pontificates. The origin of this Palace is closely linked to Santiago of Compostela, as the initial creation of the botica and hospital aimed to support this pilgrims. The hospital would have capacity for 9 to 12 individuals and, it seems, was relatively well equipped, seen the letter of institution determine offer an olive oil broth, lamb and chicken broth. In fact, …
Antigas Minas de Volfrâmio da Borralha
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Borralha
5470-407, Montalegre
The old Christian Borralha miner limited to the parishes of jump and Venda Nova and the parish of Fields, in the municipality of Vieira do Minho, being composed of 36 leases, totaling about 1788 hectares of territory. Of these, 28 were concessions of tungsten and Tin Tin 10 and two of tungsten, copper, silver. These mines employed thousands of people, transformed and streamlined the location, giving you visibility nationally and internationally.
Ponte de Montalegre
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Rua das Colmeias
5470-275, Montalegre
Medieval bridge in granite located over the river Cávado, with only a round arch supporting a board quite changed, where still stands the original trestle bit pronounced and a remodel in the modern era, 17th century probably. The vestments are little care and the current floor was recently placed. In the soffit are some ashlars siglados, which, along with the toponymy, point to a Medieval chronology.
Igreja Românica de São Vicente da Chã
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Chã
5470-071, Montalegre
The inside of the temple it is still covered by glazed tiles. It is possible to access to the inside through a doorway with a plain arch with worked archivolts settled in imposts and overcome by a round opening tore on the main façade. This one is finished by a gable topped by a pinnacle and cross to which it was attached a bell tower.
Castelo de Montalegre
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Terreiro do Açougue, 5
5470-250, Montalegre
Montalegre Castle represents an important point of border defense and ensured, along with the castles of Piconha and Keys, the defenses of the valleys of the Cávado and Tâmega. In 1273, the year of the first Charter granted the Montalegre by Dom Afonso III, the Castle did not yet exist, but in 1281, at least a part of it already stood in Montalegre, according a letter from d. Dinis d. Isabel. In the letter the King offered twelve castles, among which that of Montalegre. In 1289-1331, during the reign of d. Afonso IV, the castle is rebuilt. In the 19th …
Igreja e Ruínas do Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Pitões das Júnias
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Pitões das Junias
5470-370, Pitões das Junias
Cistercian Monastery which dates back probably to the 12th century, saving 40 important traces romantics, notably in longitudinal and Gothic church nave at the chancel. It is located on the right bank of the Campesinho River, at the point where the Mourela plateau meets the serra do Geres. Inside the Church identifies a major Altarpiece of Baroque style. Between the cloister and the cemetery, stands the Church of rectangular plant and with a chancel, a quota lower and narrower. On the main façade there is a double Bell ventana, flanked by two spires and topped by a cross and a …
Centro Histórico de Montalegre
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Montalegre
5470, Montalegre
A walk along the historic centre of Montalegre, with a special note to the Castle with its baroque carvings church and the chapel of Misericórdia.
Torre Sineira do Monte do Calvário
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Ladeira do Calvário
3220, Miranda do Corvo
This Bell Tower, along with a cistern, are the only remains of the ancient castle, conquered by the Moors in 1116.
Torre do Mosteiro de Santa Maria
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Rua Mosteiro Santa Maria
3220, Semide
Tower belonging to the Monastery founded in the 12th century by the Benedictine order. Underwent profound changes in the 17th century, after a violent fire.