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Antigo Paço Episcopal / Casa da Cultura
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Rua dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra - Parada Coronel Lima da Veiga
6400-348, Pinhel
Residential architecture of Baroque style, Pombal and Classicist morphology, with significant elements, characteristic of the stately Baroque architecture. Ahead is a monument dedicated to the dead of the great war and a fountain. The building has the shape of a square and surrounds a courtyard. The painted ceiling represents the image of the Virgin with child and St. John the Baptist. Today, is the headquarters building municipal company Hawk and hosts cultural and recreational activities throughout the year.
Museu Municipal de Pinhel
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Largo Ministro Duarte Pacheco
6400-444, Pinhel
O Museu Municipal de Pinhel dedica-se ao desenvolvimento de atividades culturais em diferentes espaços da cidade e do concelho, bem como à recolha e divulgação de informações e testemunhos materiais e imateriais com vista a preservar e transmitir a história e as vivências coletivas de Pinhel.
Centro Histórico de Pinhel
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Rua de Santa Maria
6400-410, Pinhel
The origins of Pinhel dating back to the CHALCOLITHIC, but previous traces, as suggests the rock engravings in Cidadelhe, in the Valley of the Coa. So also, the historic centre of this city deserve a lengthy stop, in order to be able to enjoy your narrow, adapted to the characteristics of the terrain, and the rich patrimonial legacy of medieval and modern period.
Castelo de Pinhel
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Rua do Castelo, 4
6400-340, Pinhel
This castle was previously a fortification lusitana, having been, however, the Romans did grow militarily. In the reign of King Dinis were carried out works of fortification and expansion, being erected six towers and building walls around the village. After losing their defensive function the Castle fell into decline. Currently there are only a few pieces of walls, some doors and two towers. It is assumed that this place existed a castro built by the lusitanians, vettones or turduli, refugees there. Later it was also occupied by Romans. It was during the reign of d. Afonso Henriques who effected the …
Pelourinho de Pinhel
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Praça Sacadura Cabral
6400-444, Pinhel
Pillory with an octave shaft with decorative traces in its superior part. It is topped by a circular capital that sustains an orb.
Igreja de São Pedro de Manteigas
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Largo Padre José Baylão Pinheiro - Largo de São Pedro
6260-166, Manteigas
Religious architecture consisting of: side chapels, chancel, 2 sacristies and Bell Tower. The facade is white-washed, with closures in masonry. The door surmounted by 3 Windows, being the central rectangular-shaped and with French balcony. The top figure a niche with the figure of St. Peter. It should be noted the allusive to the worship of the holy sword Constable. The interior preserves important elements: lateral altarpieces of carved of national styles and neoclassical main altar and neo-Gothic side.
Observatório Meteorológico das Penhas Douradas
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EN232
6260-200, Penhas Douradas
Observatory built in 1882 which deals with the study and forecasting of the mountain. Inside are all the instruments used for this purpose.
Igreja Matriz de Manteigas / Igreja de Santata Maria Maior
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Rua Vasco da Gama
6260-188, Manteigas
Religious revivalist architecture, consisting of a nave, a chancel and sacristy. The main façade is composed of two bell towers. The encimar the door lies a cross, with closures in masonry.
Casa das Obras
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Praça da Louça
6260-185, Manteigas
Construction of two-storey 18th-century House, where stands the gate of the entrance with masonry work, followed by a counter securely. This building still stands, the central door surmounted by a Bay window with curvilinear plan desk, flanked by symmetrical Windows and offsets. The lobby is marked by arches slaughtered, possessing a noble staircase centered. He currently works as the unit of turismo de habitação.
Centro de Interpretação da Torre - Geopark Estrela
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Torre da Serra da Estrela
6270-423, Seia
Tem como objetivo reconhecer e valorizar o Património Natural e Cultural deste território, bem como salvaguardar a sua identidade. Aqui pode encontrar uma exposição permanente que lhe permitirá conhecer a Serra da Estrela e as suas inúmeras potencialidades articuladas ao seu património e também à sua fauna e flora.