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Igreja do Salvador de Ganfei

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Largo do Convento
4930-349, Ganfei

Valença

In this three naves church it is still possible to observe the columns and the arches and Romanic capitals. It suffered important changes on the 18th century with the replacement of the original Romanic door and the apse.

Convento Beneditino de Ganfei

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Largo do Convento
4930-355, Ganfei

Valença

Former Benedictine convent, extensively reworked in the 18th century, where Romanesque elements are visible. Is formed by three naves powerful Romanesque root. Beyond the cloister conserves elements belonging to fountains, fountains and fountains.

Casa do Eirado

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Rua Doutor Pedro Augusto Dias
4930-720, Valença

Valença

Also known as Casa da window, this 15th-century building has a rectangular plan with facades of one or two storeys, in apparent stonework, torn by rectilinear openings with Manueline decoration. In front of the left side there are some tears that, according to the popular, are a result of the earthquake of 1755.

Praça Forte de Valença

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Fortaleza de Valença
4930-619, Valença

Valença

These fortifications dating from the 17th century and were built to cope with struggles for independence. Was one of the most important strongholds in the country. Currently there are four doors and twelve bastions, built up in different times. On the terraces you can see old pieces of artillery. It was remodeled in 1640.

Igreja Românica do Convento de Sanfins

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EM1048, 110
4930-440, Sanfins

Valença

This Romanic church was built at 200 metres height. It has one only nave and used to be part of the former Benedictine convent. It is worthy to mention the decoration on the capitals, on the doors and on the openings.

Centro Histórico de Valença

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Valença
4930, Valença

Valença

The wonderful historic centre of Valença is located inside the walls, from the old metal bridge to the landmark and several religious monuments, namely the Church if Colegiada of Saint Etêvão, the Church of Misericórdia and the Mother Church of Saint Maria dos Anjos. Valença firstly became important during the Middle Age as it was a passing point to the pilgrims heading for Santiago de Compostela. But it became known military wise. It was an important defensive stronghold, several times atacked by its Spanish neighbours. The fortress was built in the 18th century, inspired by the stronghold system of Vauban.

Ponte Romana de Midões

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Midões
3420, Midões

Tábua

This viaduct from Roman times is in good condition.

Palácio de Midões

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Largo Dom Paz, 23
3420-136, Midões

Tábua

This House with coat, which belonged to the second Viscount of Midões lies in a poor state of conservation.

Moinhos de Sevilha

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Sevilha
3420, Sevilha

Tábua

This is a set of three watermills in granite which are situated in the river Horse. Belonging to the local community, only two of them currently work.

Capela do Senhor dos Milagres

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Praça Sarah Beirão
3420-326, Tábua

Tábua

In this 18th century Church stands out, in the main door, decorating with simulated Corbels and pilasters surmounted by a glass quadrilobado. Also the high jump off the body of octagonal shape and another of rectangular shape where the chancel and sacristy.

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