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Heritage in Portugal
Torre do Relógio de Almodôvar
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Rua do Relógio
7700-065, Almodôvar
17TH century tower that shows architectural traces of Baroque and popular.
Museu da Escrita do Sudoeste
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Rua do Relógio
7700-065, Almodôvar
Located in the centre of Almodôvar, in the building of the old Municipal Cinema-Theatre. It opened to the public in September 29, 2007, with artefacts found in the archaeological core of Almodôvar. It is devoted to the first form of writing in the Iberian Peninsula, dating back to the Iron Age, that hasn't been deciphered yet.
Museu Arqueológico e Etnográfico Manuel Vicente Guerreiro
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Rua Estrada Municipal, 29
7700-240, Santa Clara-a-Nova
A museum that exhibits objects related to the local tradition and culture. It has guided tours.
Convento de Nossa Senhora da Conceição / Convento e Capela de São Francisco
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Rua do Convento, 25
7700-058, Almodôvar
Convent built in the seventeenth century, on the site where once existed a chapel dedicated to Nossa Senhora da Conceição. It is composed of the conventual building, the cloister and a small temple of Mannerist and popular features. Inside the high altar and the altarpieces of gilt. Underwent restoration work in 1810 and 1980.
Palheiros de Veio
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São Barnabé
7700, São Barnabé
The Palheiros de Veio are primitive structures with a circular shape and culm rooftops.
Museu Severo Portela
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Praça da República
7700-046, Almodôvar
A museum and a small library located in a centennary building, recovered in 1982 and 1983. It exhibits paintings, drawings, sculptures, books, diploms and medals by Severo Portela.
Igreja Matriz de Santo Ildefonso de Almodôvar
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Rua do Algarve
7700-054, Almodôvar
Temple which features Mannerist, Baroque and neoclassical architecture. The lateral altarpieces and collaterals, portal and belfry Baroque characteristics and the altarpiece of the high altar is neoclassical.
Monte de Santa Luzia
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Estrada de Santa Luzia
4900-408, Viana do Castelo
Pleasant place where you can walk in the gardens of dense vegetation, as well as enjoy the views from the viewpoint. From this point, you can see not only the entire city, but also the river and the sea, in a single frame. Be sure to visit the Basilica of Santa Luzia.
Elevador de Santa Luzia
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Avenida 25 de Abril
4900-496, Viana do Castelo
It takes between six to seven minutes to climb a 160-meter gap. At 650 meters, it is the longest funicular route in the country.
Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar
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Largo de Aviz
4430-329, Vila Nova de Gaia
Built on an escarpment above the Douro River, Serra do Pilar, and with Porto as a backdrop, the monument is a former convent of the Canons Regular of Santo Agostinho, founded in 1537. This work has undergone a significant number of transformations which completely modified the initial project, presenting a circular shape and being surrounded by a balcony and topped by a light lantern. The interior features 18th century carvings and sculptures and the upper part is of Baroque origin, being considered a unique example in Portugal due to the circular church and cloister.