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Forno de Padornelos
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Rua do Castanheiro
5470-341, Montalegre
Community ovens were essential in the livelihood of peoples of barroso. The dough was prepared in every household and then taken to the village oven to finish the cycle of rye in desirable Scones. This is a typical example of community ovens of this region of Trás-os-Montes.
Ara
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Penedones
5470-069, Chã
Ara anepígrafa in medium-to fine-grain granite, gathered near a dwelling, in the village of Penedones, during restoration. It shows traces of inscription, or because it was never recorded or why it was deleted in later reuses. A part of the forend is excavated, and it is possible that at that time has been lost to eventual epigraph. Are visible remnants of white lime around the monument and note the absence of logs and fóculo at the top, which seems to confirm their re-use. Highlight your magnificence, with a topping and a capital base well chunky.
Pedra com Inscrição a Júpiter
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São Vicente
5470-071, Chã
It is a shrine dedicated to a deity, placed along the Via romana. Rectangular granite block, rudely worked, having only been fond on the face that bears the inscription, not having been careful to ferret the remaining edges. However, it is obvious the care in polishing and demote Epigraphic field area only, completed in its entirety. The left alignment and the existence of fairly regular interlineares spaces also in care are graphical execution. Currently, is in the possession of the person who found it.
Cruzeiro de Vila da Ponte
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Avenida 25 de Abril
5470-543, Montalegre
Is the region's highest cruise Barroso and was built in 1943 during the commemoration of the Treaty of Zamora. On one side you can see the recording of a Latin text, which reads as follows: "the cross and the bridge, both are Bridges, one crosses the River, other leads to eternal homeland."
Ara Romana a Júpiter
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Vilar de Perdizes
5470-461, Vilar de Perdizes
Roman altar found in October 1969, when opening the road 508, along the road that connects to the Altar of Penascrita. It is carved in a block of granite, partially fractured at the base, and dedicated to Jupiter. It's in almost every way identical to ara dedicated to Larouco, both found in the same location and under the same circumstances. Was buried, about 1.5 meters deep, the same place where they were found several fragments of "tegullae". Together the two aras was even found a circular sink with hole at the bottom. Currently, can be found in the warehouse of …
Pisão de Paredes do Rio
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Paredes do Rio
5470-092, Paredes do Rio
This water engine leverages the driving force of running water, functioning as serra, mill and Piso of woollen fabrics. The water put into operation the sledgehammers that were soft wool cobwebs to fabricate the famous Burel, the cover of the shepherds. Featured for your curious coverage in thatched roofs, reminiscent of Celtic huts.
Moinhos de Paredes do Rio
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Canto da Devesa
5470-092, Paredes do Rio
Set of hydraulic type mills with horizontal rotation, taking seven of the nine suffered in recent years, restoration. Were built along rivers, streams or prey, allowing currently visitors accompany the operation of mills and Piso, also recovered.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção
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EN308
5470-091, Montalegre
Our Lady of the assumption is the title given to Mary, mother of Jesus alluded to in her assumption into heaven. The feast of the assumption of Mary is celebrated on 15 August, in the village of Covelães. It is also known as Nossa Senhora da Glória or Nossa Senhora da Guia. This is the patron saint of the village.
Ara Romana a Larouco
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Vilar de Perdizes
5470-461, Vilar de Perdizes
Roman altar found in October 1969, when opening the road 508, in the axis of via. Dedicated to God Larouco, is in almost every way identical to ara dedicated to Jupiter, both found in the same location and under the same circumstances. Was buried, about 1.5 meters deep, the same place where they were found several fragments of "tegullae". Together the two aras was even found a circular sink with hole at the bottom. Currently, can be found in the warehouse of the City Council of Montalegre.
Igreja de Vila Marim / Igreja de São Mamede
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CM1326-1
5040-462, Lugar de Vila Marim
Refurbished Baroque church consists of a nave and a chancel, with rectangular side chapel located near.