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Casa de Carcavelos
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Lugar de Carcavelos
4730-120, Carcavelos
Manor built in the 18th century, is composed of two distinct volumes and annexed Chapel. The first body is torn on the top floor by four Windows and a door round Wicker, and at the bottom, by three spans with bars. The second, smaller body, is torn by two Windows and a door. In the chapel are evidence, in addition to the stonework of the façade openings, worked the panelled ceiling, the altar and the altarpiece.
Torre de Penegate
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Lugar da Torre
4730-530, Carreiras
Quadrangular Tower, arches and with three floors. The coverage is in terrace plan. The gateway, in broken bow is located at a level higher than the pavement outside, denouncing that, once upon a time, the access is made by mobile staircase.
Igreja de Santa Marinha de Oriz
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Avenida da Igreja
4730-483, Oriz
Rural church a Baroque nave and chancel. Decoration in Baroque gilded, of "national style", although with Joanina influence. It is possible that it was built during the 18TH century in place of the former Romanesque church, of which only a few traces remain. The main façade is marked by the opening of the portal and the window of the choir, both of straight Dick. On the left, stands the Bell Tower, opened by two arches back in one piece and two bells of different dimensions.
Santuário de Nossa Senhora do Alívio
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Avenida Nossa Senhora do Alívio, 308
4730-570, Soutelo
Marian shrine with two towers. Triangular pediment surmounted by the image of the Virgin and child. Simple Interior with six arches that form the dome.
Igreja Matriz de Aboim da Nóbrega
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EM1145, 107
4730-010, Aboim da Nóbrega
Mannerist Church, with longitudinal plant comprising porch, nave and chancel in axis and Tower. Interior décor with Baroque ceilings, coffered with gilded frames involving paintings.
Fojo do Lobo
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Gondomar
4730-230, Gondomar
The Fojo do Lobo is a trap for the wolves. Arose from the need to prevent these animals destroy the herds and rebutting the security of this population. Its format in Y progressed wolves towards the hole disguised with vegetation. Nowadays, and due to the preservation of an endangered species, this process is not allowed.
Edifício do Mercado Coberto / Mercado do Peixe
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Rua Actriz Virgínia, 46
2350-549, Torres Novas
Building built on the site where formerly there was the Manor of the Dukes of Aveiro. Was inaugurated on August 1, 1884. Features three bodies staggered separated by support elements.
Nora do Largo do Lamego
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Largo do Lamego
2350, Torres Novas
Nora Largo do Lamego is a device consisting of a wheel with small reservoirs, formerly used to draw water from wells or cisterns.
Painel de Azulejos Alusivo a Gil Pais
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Rua de Gil Pais
2350, Torres Novas
Large tile Panel, located on the main square of Torres Novas. It was painted in 1938 by artist Jorge Colaço.
Casa Memorial Humberto Delgado
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Rua Engenheiro Jorge Marques de Oliveira, 19
2350-051, Torres Novas
House dating from the 19th century, with the main facade with two pedestrian doors and a window, being for this façade that opens to large kitchen with fireplace, with access also through the side door and a room, establishing communication with two rooms in the back. It was here that, in 1906, was born the General Humberto Delgado.