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Busto do Contra-Almirante Ramos Pereira
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Praça da República
4910-453, Vila Praia de Âncora
Bronze figurative representation of Rear Admiral Ramos Pereirade, charismatic figure of Vila Praia de Âncora, who lived between 1901 and 1974. The bust dates from 1982.
Cruzeiro Paroquial de Moledo
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Rua do Cruzeiro
4910-253, Cruzeiro
Baroque crossroads cruise with a sundial in the forend. The cross has a representation of the Lord and of Nossa Senhora da Conceição. This cruise has great similarities with the Cruzeiro do Senhor do Amparo, in Vila Praia de Âncora.
Ponte de Abadim
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Rua de Santa Luzia
4910, Aspra
17th century bridge over the river Anchor, trestle Board with a maximum width of 4 metres and based on a single round arch.
Nicho do Senhor dos Aflitos
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Largo do Portinho
4910-448, Vila Praia de Âncora
Shrine of rectangular body, in granite stonework, with arched niche down. Suffered in the 20th century reforms, notably putting an aluminum door, tiled Panel's recovery and the construction of the rear lights.
Comemoração de 50 anos do Colégio de São Miguel de Refojos
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Rua Doutor Francisco Botelho (EM 524)
4860-501, Cabeceiras de Basto
Monument in honor of 50 years of the College of São Miguel de Refojos.
Torre de Santiago ou do Colégio
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Largo de Santiago
4704-501, Braga
The Santiago Tower marks one of the medieval watch-box and one of the city entrances. It still maintains its medieval air, which contrasts with the rocaille decoration that covers the North front. The chapel’s construction was ordered to thank the Virgin the fact that the college suffered no damages during the earthquake in 1755.
Torre de Menagem do Castelo de Braga
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Terreiro do Castelo
4700-311, Braga
This is all that’s left of the Braga’s castle, which formed a medieval fortress. It has 12 meters long and about 30 meters height. The granite tower is crowned with battlements and angles. In one of the fronts a D. Dinis coat of arms.
Torre de Abadim
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Torre - Abadim
4860-011, Abadim
Also known as Home of the trunk, is a rural building of quadrangular plant of two floors. Has four gargoyles representing a bear, a Wolf, a Bobcat and a snake.
Torre da Porta Nova
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Largo da Porta Nova
4750-329, Barcelos
This square tower made with thick granite blocks (reaching two metres) was founded in the XV century by the 8th Count of Barcelos. The finishing is from the Renaissance period with cornice, gutter and merlons.
Casa do Condestável Dom Nuno Álvares Pereira
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Rua de São Francisco, 57
4750-295, Barcelos
Dom Nuno Álvares Pereira was a 14TH century Portuguese general who played a key role in the 1383-1385 crisis, where Portugal played their independence against Castile, in the famous battle of Aljubarrota. After the Spanish threat, Nuno Álvares Pereira remained as Constable of the realm and became count of Arraiolos and Barcelos, and here remained in this House.