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Cruzeiro de Penacova
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Largo Leão Leite
3360, Penacova
Cross dating from the 17th century, located near the old Castle of Penacova, based on steps of large medieval ashlars with acronyms, from the old castle. The column, in Doric style, is more recent. This cruise has the particularity of having been dismantled between 1950 and 1952. It is not certain that it is from the 16th century.
Igreja Matriz de Penacova / Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção
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Largo Alberto Leitão
3360-341, Penacova
Building from the 16th and 17th centuries with a Renaissance typology. It has a gardened churchyard, from which it is possible to glimpse a large surrounding area. The village's patron saint, Nossa Senhora da Assunção, gives the church its name.
Pelourinho de Carvalho
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Largo da Fonte
3360, Carvalho
Pillory with a probable construction date of 1514, the year in which D. Manuel granted the town's charter. With an octagonal shaft and topped by a capital with a pyramid-shaped finish, it is decorated with a cross and heraldic symbols on two of its faces. The rest features the Cross of Christ.
Mosteiro de Santa Maria do Lorvão
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Rua Evaristo Lopes Guimarães
3360-106, Penacova
Although the first buildings date back to the 9th century, the remains that are visible today belong to buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries. The majestic Johannine-style church of Mafra and the Mannerist cloister are a special highlight of the monastery. Also, noteworthy are the tombs of Santa Teresa and Santa Sancha, the imposing baroque chair, the neoclassical organs and their grille, the paintings by Pasquale Parente and the stone and gilded altarpieces.
Conjunto de Espigueiros do Soajo
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EM530
4970-651, Soajo
This is one of the largest concentrations of granaries of Portugal, with all buildings of stone. There are 24 type granaries galaico-Minho, being the oldest of the year 1782. It is possible to see the sacred character given to the site, due to the crosses on top of granaries for, according to the local people, divine protection than there is guarded, often the only means of survival.
Castelo de Lindoso
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Lugar de Castelo
4980-451, Lindoso
Construction of the reign of d. Afonso III, on top of a Rocky Hill, next to the village. Star-shaped Castle foursquare, has a tower keep about 15 feet tall. There are still some semiesféricas domes at the corners of the wall, with embrasures for the use of firearms. Has a museum inside.
Ponte da Misarela
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Sidrós
5470-127, Ferral
This bridge above Rabagão River has mediaeval origins. Its citizens called it “Well’s Bridge” or “Devil’s Bridge” due to its amazing physiognomy, granted by the steep ground. The bridge was probably used by General Soult troops to run away from national territory.
Geira Romana
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EN308-1
4840, Gerês
This is a joint of Milestones some of which from Tito-Domiciano, Nerva,Trajano or Adriano. Here it is possible to read the miles XXXIII, XXXIIII, XXXV or XXXVI that were counted starting from Bracara Augusta. This via, probably built on the last third of the I d. C. century, connected Bracara Augusta (Braga) to Asturica Augusta ( present Astorga, in Spain) and presents a route with around 215 miles (318 Kilometres).
Santuário da Nossa Senhora da Peneda
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Peneda
4970-150, Gavieira
Shrine to 780 meters high, built along a rugged Hill. This site is host to one of the most popular national festivals, to September 7, when the surrounding landscape makes it even more beautiful.
Farol do Penedo da Saudade
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Avenida do Farol
2430, São Pedro de Moel
Coastal lighthouse, modern architecture, which features quadrangular Tower. The lighting system is rotating directional Crystal optics.