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Igreja Paroquial de Santa Senhorinha de Basto
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Basto
4860-103, Basto
Also known as the Church of St. Andrew, is a rural building, with longitudinal plan of a single nave with side chapels, and sacristies and Bell Tower. Incorporates the chapel of Saint Andrew, the San Francisco and the Senhor dos Passos.
Núcleo Ferroviário de Arco de Baúlhe (Museu de Cabeceiras de Basto)
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Rua da Estação
4860-068, Arco de Baúlhe
This space houses the Historic Train (1890-1908) and other materials that represent the railways. This train arrived in Arco de Baúlhe on January 15, 1949.
Pelourinho de Cabeceiras de Basto / Pelourinho de Refojos de Basto
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Largo do Pelourinho
4860-338, Cabeceiras de Basto
This pillory is settled in a square pedestal with three steps. It possesses a lat shaft topped by a capital with heraldic symbols and finished by a pyramid with a sphere.
Mosteiro de São Miguel de Refojos de Basto / Câmara Municipal de Cabeceiras de Basto
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Praça da República, 19
4860-355, Cabeceiras de Basto
The first document related to this Monastery is from 1122. The church façade stands out due its huge dimensions. On its both sides, right and left there are the statues in natural size from the founder of the Order of Saint Benedict – Saint Benedict of Núrcia and Saint Scholastic.
Ponte de Cavez
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EN206
4860-152, Cavez
Mediaeval bridge above Tâmega River possessing four granite arches slightly pointed. In three of them there are breakwaters.
Painel de Azulejos da Estação Ferroviária da Azambuja
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EN3
2050, Azambuja
Set of tiles with paintings depicting the lives of fishermen and farmers of the region.
Castro de Vila Nova de São Pedro
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Vila Nova de São Pedro
2065-547, Vila Nova de São Pedro
This Castro is a fortified village from the Neolithic period and Bronze Age, also known as Neolithic and Chalcolithic. It has two walls rings corresponding to the different occupation phases.
Igreja Matriz de Azambuja / Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção
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Largo da Igreja
2050-326, Azambuja
This building with a main doorway finished by a triangular pediment and topped by a round opening sided by two openings. On the inside it possesses three naves divided by arches settled in Tuscan columns. The main chapel displays a crossed vault with flat adornments. It deserves special reference the altars carved from the 17th century and the glazed tiles coverage from the same period.
Biblioteca Municipal de Azambuja
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Rua Engenheiro Moniz da Maia, 61
2050-356, Azambuja
Space comprising a general reading room, children's room, a gallery and a multimedia area.
Museu Municipal da Azambuja / Museu Municipal Sebastião Mateus Arenque
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Avenida do Valverde, 8
2050, Azambuja
This museum has a permanent exhibition called "Daily: Recall; Know and learn "and several temporary exhibitions. Promotes several workshops and activities for all ages.