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Igreja Paroquial de São Paio e Escadaria / Igreja Paroquial Arcos de Valdevez
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Rua Doutor Teixeira Queirós
4970-602, Arcos de Valdevez
The temple construction started in 1781 but it lasted until the XIX century. The bell tower finishes in pyramid and it arises in the middle of the façade. It is covered in glazed tiles from the XIX century. The entrance is preceded by stairs.
Ponte Velha de Ermelo
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Ermelo
4970-140, Ermelo
Pedestrian access bridge with arc of volta redonda and profile in easel.
Igreja do Espírito Santo
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Praça Municipal
4970-441, Arcos de Valdevez
Dated from the 1647 it is an André Soares oeuvre. This is a vast construction with one only nave and main chapel both filled in golden carving. The bell ringer tower was constructed between 1724 and 1727 by Master Domingos Matias and afterwards the main chapel was extended in 1746. It stands out the main altarpiece from the main chapel because it is a fine example from the late Mannerist phase, not only due to its conception, but also due to its decoration.
Igreja da Gavieira
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Gavieira
4970-150, Gavieira
Granite Temple of small dimensions with a sundial of granite on the facade.
Marco Comemorativo do 1º Centenário da Defesa do Minho 1809-1909
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Rua Doutor Luciano Amorim Pereira da Silva
4910-153, Caminha
Landmark that commemorates the defense of Minho of the French invasions, and it was undertaken by a valiant group of minhotos.
Alminhas da Rampa do Calvário
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Rua António Pontes
4910-462, Vila Praia de Âncora
Shrine located in the Centre of Vila Praia de Âncora, 18th century style, with cloth torn into wall niche, containing a bas-relief in stone with representation of St Gabriel and souls among flames.
Estátua da Lenda de Inês Negra
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Alameda da Inês Negra
4960-534, Melgaço
Statue related to the legend of Agnes black. In 1388, the beginning of the reign of King João I, waged a war against Castile for independence from Portugal. One of the consequences of this conflict was the division between the aristocracy and the Portuguese people, and taking many lands on the part of Castile. At this point, Inez, a woman of Black people loyal to the Portuguese cause, abandoned when this town set Melgaço beside the King of Castile. Later, King John I decided to re-conquer Melgaço, and Agnes Black joined his army. However the two armies did not come …
Chafariz e Tanque Lavadouro de Seixas
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Largo de São Bento
4910-344, São Bento
Central fountain and neoclassical revival, pillar of Ashlar stonework split, curved angles and with two circular glasses. The contemporary-styled laundry Tank has rectangular plant. N pillar of fountain and a lock of the porch of the tank, is inscribed the date de1904, indicating its construction by the municipality of Caminha.
Alminhas do Senhor das Necessidades
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Rua 5 de Outubro
4910-386, Vila Praia de Âncora
Shrine of eighteenth-century path, popular character, with niche containing a bas-relief in stone with representation of St Gabriel and souls among flames.
Alminhas da Lagarteira
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Rua 31 de Janeiro
4910-455, Vila Praia de Âncora
Shrine built a wall, inscribed in rectangular piece, composed of two bodies: niche and cross. The niche contains a bas-relief in stone with the image of our Lady of Mount Carmel at the top, St. Anthony and St. Gabriel the Archangel in half and souls between flames in the lower plan.