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Capela de Nossa Senhora das Salvas ou das Salas
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Largo de Nossa Senhora das Salvas
7520-147, Sines
A 16th century chapel that still has, in the main façade, a manuelin portal and stones with inscriptions. On both sides one can view the counterforts, ending in conical pinnacles, that support the dome that covers its only nave. The walls have 18th century tiles. It has only one nave and a high altar with star shaped domes that stand on corbels, manuelin elements on the locks, on the corbels and on the portal.
Descobrir Lousada
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Rua Palmira Meireles
4620, Silvares
Eight themed bus rides along the parish in order to divulge the Lousada region. Every ride is different both in the destination and in its objective.
Moinho de Travassós
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Travassós
4610, Jugueiros
A well preserved water mill in the banks of the Vizela river. It is currently working.
Passeio por Amarante
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Praça da República
4600, Cepelos
To learn a little of Amarante, start your walk along the bridge, in the city centre. This bridge, classified as a national monument, worth a visit to admire its Baroque details and to enjoy the beautiful view over the Tâmega River. Continue your spent by the banks of the River, passing by several gardens that the city offers. Finally, pass the historical centre streets, admiring its old houses.
Ermida de Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres / Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Vale
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Rua de Nossa Senhora do Vale
2350-815, Torres Novas
Manueline chapel with gabled façade, with a single nave with wooden ceiling and a chancel with ribbed dome. It is assumed that has been constructed in the early 16th century, on the site where another temple existed.
Via Romana do Arco
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Boavista
4610, Vila Fria
Well preserved part of a roman road that is about 10 metres long. It is part of the Vila Fria's pedestrian trails, by the roman bridge of the arch and the mill that has the same name, on the banks of the Vizela river.
Termas Romanas de São Pedro do Sul / Balneário Romano
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Rua Doutor António José de Almeida
3660-692, Termas de São Pedro do Sul
In one of the banks of the river Vouga, beside the new thermal plant of São Pedro do Sul, is one of the oldest Roman thermal and constitute one of the most important archaeological monuments of this period. Is a Roman thermal complex composed of Tepidarium, Caldarium and Sudatorium, Laconicum (kiln dried), a set of five swimming pools. It is also called Pool of Dom Afonso Henriques.
Palácio de Reriz
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Praça da República
3660-442, São Pedro do Sul
Reriz Palace was built in the 18th century. It is characterized by its closed façades and stonework. The main façade presents four windows with rectangular vain, dominated by broken pediments and protected by railed bay windows. On the inside yard are located the house gardens.