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Percurso Pedestre dos Moinhos de Parada
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Parada
4980, Lindoso
A hiking trail known as a short route, in the parish of Lindoso, near Parada. The walk includes a passage through dense vegetation and old abandoned mills, as well as along the beautiful slopes of the Lima River. A highlight is the natural pool known as Poço da Gola, where you can enjoy a unique and paradisiacal space.
Igreja Matriz de São Martinho de Crasto
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Mosteiro
4980-246, Crasto
A Romanesque temple from the late 12th century, it belonged to the former Monastery of the Canons Regular of Saint Augustine. Construction began in 1136, with expansions taking place in the 16th and 18th centuries. The Baroque elements date from the latter.
Espigueiros do Lindoso
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Castelo
4980-451, Lindoso
Lindoso's granaries are narrow and have upright walls. They are concentrated around a single rectangular threshing floor, reflecting the importance of collective labor typical of mountain communities.
Ponte Medieval de Ponte da Barca
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Choupal do Côrro
4980-614, Ponte da Barca
Built in the early 15th century, it underwent restoration work in 1761 and 1896. It has ten arches supported by sturdy pillars with carved columns. The two central arches are from the 18th-century renovation, while the others are from the original construction.
Igreja Matriz de Bravães
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Mosteiro
4980-125, Bravães
A 12th-century temple, it is considered one of the most important Romanesque monuments for its abundance of sculptures. The church stands out above all for its portal, with five ornate archivolts. The capitals, shafts, and tympanums are also decorated with a wide variety of motifs with strong symbolic meaning.
Igreja de São João Baptista / Igreja Matriz de Ponte da Barca
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Rua Trás do Forno
4980-623, Ponte da Barca
Built between 1717 and 1738, this building's façade is topped by a 17th-century relief of the Baptism of Christ. Inside, there are several side chapels, with a variety of carvings, from the so-called national style of 1727 to the "rocaille" style, and the tile covering, of the "carpet" type, standing out.
Castelo de Lindoso
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Lugar de Castelo
4980-451, Lindoso
Built during the reign of King Afonso III, it sits atop a rocky hillock next to the town. The castle, shaped like a quadrangular star, has a keep approximately 15 meters high. Several semi-spherical domes still remain at the corners of the wall, with slits for the use of firearms. It houses a museum inside.
Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês
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Lugar do Castelo
4980-451, Lindoso
It encompasses a total of 22 parishes, distributed across the municipalities of Arcos de Valdevez, Melgaço, Montalegre, Ponte da Barca, and Terras de Bouro. A National Park and Protected Area since 1971, it stretches from the Castro Laboreiro plateau to Mourela, home to a vast array of flora and fauna, making it a favorite setting for outdoor activities. Typically accessible by car, it's known for its rugged terrain and steep slopes, and is primarily a granite region. You can take various routes, on foot or by car, and enjoy the landscape that offers a true journey through nature, the past, …
Cascata de Fervença
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Cascata de Fervença
4980, Ponte da Barca
Part of a group of small waterfalls, this one culminates in the Fervença Waterfall, 15 to 20 meters high. Access is via the EM (Nogueira/Portela do Vade) highway. The waterfall is not suitable for sports.
Mercado dos Lavradores
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Rua do Visconde do Anadia
9060, Funchal
Inaugurado em 1940, o Mercado dos Lavradores, no centro do Funchal, foi erigido com o objectivo de ser o grande polo abastecedor da cidade. Projeto da autoria de Edmundo Tavares (1892-1983), apresenta grandes painéis de azulejos da Faiança Batisttini de Maria de Portugal. Atualmente, este espaço ainda exerce as funções para as quais foi criado, tornando-se num ponto de encontro entre locais e turistas, num ambiente onde se misturam cores, sons, cheiros e gentes diversas.