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Mosteiro de São Bento / Mosteiro de Santo Tirso

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Largo Abade Pedrosa
4780-368, Santo Tirso

Santo Tirso

Founded in the 8th century, this monastery was rebuilt in the 13th century. From that time, the Gothic cloister with an arched arch with abundantly ornamented capitals remains. The church, built in the 17th century, is preceded by a narthex, with three arches topped by niches. The entire interior is worthy of reference, particularly the carvings.

Castro do Monte do Padrão

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Monte do Padrão
4825, Monte Córdova

Santo Tirso

Protohistoric fortified settlement with circular buildings, surrounded by three orders of walls, and revealing traces of occupation in Roman and medieval times. Two large buildings stand out that occupy the central area of the station's upper platform, one of which is composed of a Domus with a quadrangular plan, with a central atrium and some compartments around it, and the other with a rectangular plan.

Museu Municipal Abade Pedrosa

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Avenida Unisco Godiniz, 100
4780-373, Santo Tirso

Santo Tirso

Opened in 1989, located in the conventual wing of the former Benedictine monastery of Santo Tirso, it is an archaeological museum, where you can find the collections of Abbot Joaquim de Pedrosa (early 20th century), Carlos Faya Santarém (1950s) and of the Municipal Archeology Office. It also preserves a Roman milestone to Magnentius that marked mile XXI of Itinerary XVI between Braga and Lisbon.

Farol da Ponta da Barca

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Rua do Corpo Santo, 11
9880-368, Santa Cruz da Graciosa

Santa Cruz da Graciosa

Single-story lighthouse, featuring a 23-meter-high cylindrical tower, making it the tallest lighthouse tower in the Azores. In front of this lighthouse is the famous stone whale, a curious rock formation that, seen in profile, resembles a whale.

Farol do Carapacho / Farol da Ponta da Restinga

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Ponta da Restringa
9880, Santa Cruz da Graciosa

Santa Cruz da Graciosa

Also called Farol da Ponta da Restinga, this lighthouse is located 191 meters above the sea and is 14 meters high. It was built in 1956.

Trilho Pedestre Serra Branca - Praia (PR1)

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Serra Branca
9880, Santa Cruz da Graciosa

Santa Cruz da Graciosa

This trail starts near the access to the Serra Branca Wind Farm, ending then in Praia. It crosses Graciosa Island from the west coast to the east coast, passing Pico das Caldeirinhas, the highest of the Serra Branca volcanic cones, measuring around 360 meters.

Ilhéu da Baleia

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Ponta da Barca
9880-303, Santa Cruz da Graciosa

Santa Cruz da Graciosa

This curious basalt formation of volcanic origin resembles, in profile, the shape of a whale, which gives it its name. It is located in the small bay of Ponta da Barca.

Igreja do Santo Cristo dos Milagres

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Rua Infante Dom Henrique
9880-378, Santa Cruz da Graciosa

Santa Cruz da Graciosa

Church built in the 16th century and later rebuilt, with the current building dating from the 18th century. Highlight for its images, especially the one of Senhor Santo Cristo.

Miradouro da Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Ajuda

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Caminho Velho do Monte da Ajuda
9880-392, Santa Cruz da Graciosa

Santa Cruz da Graciosa

This viewpoint offers privileged views over the residential area of Santa Cruz da Graciosa, with the ocean as a backdrop.

Miradouro da Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Saúde

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Caminho de Nossa Senhora da Saúde
9880-205, Santa Cruz da Graciosa

Santa Cruz da Graciosa

This viewpoint offers privileged views over the nearest rural areas, with the ocean as a backdrop.

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