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Moinho de Odeceixe
- heritage
Rua dos Moinhos
8670, Odeceixe
Working windmill where it is possible to witness the milling of cereals using traditional methods. There are beautiful views from this vantage point.
Moinho da Arregata
- heritage
Rogil
8670, Rogil
Here you can view the machines and utensils employed in the milling of cereals using traditional methods.
Igreja Matriz de São Marcos da Serra
- heritage
Largo da Igreja
8375-252, São Marcos da Serra
Church built on a longitudinal plan and composed of nave, chancel, bell-tower, baptismal chapel and sacristy. It is the town’s building that has the most urban impact. The doorway and the baptismal font exhibit traces of the manueline period.
Igreja de São Francisco
- heritage
Rua de São Francisco, 3-A
8365-204, Pêra
Church with longitudinal nave plant with lateral chapels and rectangular chancel. The sacristy has access to the outside beneath the Bell Tower. Conventual, religious and Baroque architecture.
Estátua de João de Deus
- heritage
Rua João de Deus
8375, São Bartolomeu de Messines
Statue that pays homage to João de Deus. João de Deus was an eminent lyrical poet who, during his lifetime, was considered to be foremost amongst his peers. He was also the pioneer of a new teaching method that aimed to simplify teaching reading to children, the Cartilha Maternal. He was very popular during his lifetime and as such was laid to rest at the National Pantheon (Panteão Nacional). To this day he is still referred to as the poet of love.