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Cemitério Lusitano-romano / Quinta da Relva
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EN323 - Quinta da Relva
5060, Provesende
Roman and medieval necropolis, consisting of four graves of different types and chronology. Some graves are structured with vertical slate slabs, others in the shape of a box, and still others as anthropomorphic sarcophagi. The excavations carried out at the site allowed the removal of some remains consisting of ceramic artefacts, in addition to an anthropomorphic stele, currently on display in the Abade de Baçal Museum garden, in Bragança. However, of all the tombs discovered, only two anthropomorphic sarcophagi remain, leaning against the elevation on the Epistle side of the Sanctuary of Santa Marinha.
Castro da Sancha
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EN323
5060-362, Sabrosa
Built on top of a hill, 665 meters above sea level and with an excellent command over the surrounding landscape, this Iron Age fortified town stands out for its trapezoidal plan given by the three lines of granite walls, making it the residential area delimited by the first line of wall torn by three access entrances. A considerable number of fragments of smooth and decorated pottery were collected at the site, which attests to the three periods of occupation found in this town: the Iron Age, Romanization and medieval times. In addition to these elements, several numismas, fibulae, granite millstones, …
Porta da Ravessa
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Rua do Castelo
7170, Redondo
Porta da Ravessa or Porta do Sol is one of the two doors of the castle and holds the mark official mark that cloth manufacturers had to bear in markets and fairs.
Igreja e Convento de Santo António
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Rua de Santo António
7170-056, Redondo
Eighteenth-century church, consisting of a nave, chancel, false transept, choir and side chapels, attached to the convent. It was founded in 1601, by the Religious House of Santo António da Piedade by the 5th Count of Redondo, called João Coutinho. It was affected by the 1755 earthquake and the reconstruction of the building's subsection took place in 1757.
Biblioteca Municipal do Redondo
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Rua Dona Arnilda e Eliezer Kamenezky, 62
7170-062, Redondo
Place for accessing literature, manuscripts, press records or other files. It also works as a leisure center and aims to be a center for disseminating and promoting reading.
Porta do Postigo
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Rua do Castelo
7170, Redondo
Another of the castle's doors, topped by a bell tower and sundial that still survives. It was enlarged in the Manueline period and the connection to Porta do Sol or Ravessa is via Rua do Castelo.
Igreja Matriz de Redondo / Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Anunciação
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Praça de Dom Dinis, 1
7170-054, Redondo
Although the primitive temple already existed in 1380, the current church would only be ready in 1587, after work began in 1572. In the 18th century it was restored. In it, you can see 18th century tiles, representing the mysteries of Christ and Our Lady, six side chapels with statuary value. On the main altar is the altarpiece of Our Lady of the Annunciation.
Castelo de Redondo
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Rua do Castelo
7170-054, Redondo
Castle built by King Dinis in the 14th century, possibly on previous fortification. It has an oval fence with six turrets, two towers and two gates. Currently, retains primitive walls parts, the doors of Ravessa and of Relógio, and remains of the city hall, with ogival slots. The Bell Tower was built in the reign of King João II and was the residence of the Earls Borba-Redondo.
Museu Regional do Vinho
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Praça da República, 5-6
7170-011, Redondo
Place where you can learn about the several stages and technologies used in wine production, such as agricultural instruments, images and texts, in addition to ceramic material, as this is also a production center.
Cadeia Comarcã de Redondo
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Rua do Castelo
7170-055, Redondo
Built in the 20th century, this old prison was used to serve a prison sentence of up to 3 months, which involved intimidation and continuous isolation in a cell, except for prisoners who adopted good behavior. It currently houses municipal services.