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Convento de São Paulo da Serra de Ossa
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Aldeia da Serra D'Ossa
7170-120, Redondo
Construction built in the 15th century, its current appearance underwent changes in the 16th and 18th centuries. Noteworthy are the baroque fountain, called Mãe d'Água, the toilet house (De Profundis), the refectory, the ground floor of the south wing of the cloister, and the room for the Elections of the General Fathers, a decorative fountain and the gardens surroundings.
Torre de Menagem de Redondo
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Rua do Castelo
7170-055, Redondo
Work ordered to be built by King Afonso V, almost at the end of his reign. It is assumed that it was completed in 1481, as this was a work that was extremely contested by the people, given the determination of a collection applied to Évora's wines. However, the work was completed during the reign of D. Manuel II, as can be seen in the vault on the second floor.
Igreja de Santa Marinha / Igreja Matriz de Trevões
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Rua Visconde de Trevões, 8
5130-421, Trevões
Romanesque temple, with the main chapel's canopy standing out. The bell tower was built in the 18th century.
Museu do Vinho de São João da Pesqueira
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Avenida Marquês de Soveral, 79
5130-321, São João da Pesqueira
In addition to a permanent exhibition linked to the theme of wine, this Museum includes a tasting room, a wine store, a wine bar and other exhibition and cultural spaces. Its mission is to document and preserve the wine heritage of the municipality and the Douro in general.
Igreja Matriz de São João da Pesqueira
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Rua de São João, 8
5130-321, São João da Pesqueira
The Main Church of São João da Pesqueira continues to preserve some medieval features, especially in the main portal with its pointed arch. Inside this temple, whose construction dates back to the 14th century, the baroque main altarpiece and the 17th century paneled covering of the nave ceiling stand out.
Casa onde viveu Miguel Torga
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Rua Miguel Torga
3220, Vila Nova
Casa onde viveu Miguel Torga de 1934 a 1937.
Museu Eduardo Tavares
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Praça da República, 1
5130-332, São João da Pesqueira
The Eduardo Tavares Museum honors and publicizes part of the work of artist Eduardo Tavares. It presents an archaeological nucleus, coming from various locations in the municipality, with assets chronologically dated to six thousand years ago. The municipality's tourist office, as well as a library related to the Douro, are integrated into the museum space.
Museu de Trevões
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Largo do Adro, 12
5130-421, Trevões
This ethnographic Museum displays the most traditional and beautiful aspects of the region. A journey through time that reveals the culture, ways of life, traditions and history of these people.
Dólmen de Areita
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Paredes da Beira
5130-272, Paredes da Beira
This Dolmen, more than five thousand years old, corresponds to one of the largest monuments of its kind in Beira Alta, being composed of a polygonal chamber, with seven pillars, and a medium-sized access corridor.
Palácio de Cidrô
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Quinta de Cidrô
5130-307, São João da Pesqueira
Mansion farmhouse of characteristic construction from the second half of the 19th century. It is said that King Manuel II stayed here, invited by Marquis Soveral, during the harvest season.