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Heritage in Portugal
Ponte Medieval de Vilela
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Sub-igreja
4970-013, Vilela
This mediaeval bridge links Vilela to Aboim das Choças. The older references to its existence are from 1258 on the General Inquisitions.
Ponte Medieval de Sistelo
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Igreja
4970-645, Sistelo
Only bridge pedestrian circulation in granite and two unequal arches back perfect.
Pelourinho de Arcos de Valdevez
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Praça Municipal
4970-441, Arcos de Valdevez
This is a granite pillory built after the Foral concession to the town in 1515, by D. Manuel I. In 1985 after a period of almost two hundred years in which it was in a place called Valeta, it was transferred to the present location but lost its subjection irons.
Igreja Matriz de Carralcova
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Igreja
4970-105, Carralcova
Simple Church inserted in a bucolic landscape Minho.
Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Miranda
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4970-215, Miranda
13TH century Romanesque building with contemporary changes. Highlighting the interior and the Baroque tiles, carpet type.
Quinta das Cortinhas
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Lugar de Cortinhas
4970-231, Paçô
This is a unit of Turismo de Habitação where has lived the writer Benedict Moreno. In the interior, especially the tiles forming decorative multi-colored panels with neoclassical motifs.
Ermida de Nossa Senhora dos Aflitos
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Sistelo
4970-645, Sistelo
Hermitage of longitudinal plan of a single nave and chancel. Is a chapel with neo-classical features path.
Paço da Glória
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Lugar da Portela
4970-205, Arcos de Valdevez
18TH-century noble home with chapel. Currently is a unit of Turismo de Habitação, and therefore not subject to visit. Has a beautiful garden with ancient trees and towering.
Relógio de Água do Largo da Lapa
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Largo da Lapa
4970-434, Arcos de Valdevez
The water clock was one of the first systems of time measurement created by man. Are two containers placed on different levels, where a liquid passes from upper level to the lower.
Mamoa 5 do Parque do Mezio
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Mezio
4970-672, Soajo
This is an exemplary prehistoric funerary built about 5000 years. This set stretches over 3 km and is only accessible on foot or by ATV.