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Heritage in Portugal
Museu da Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade do Porto
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Avenida Rodrigues de Freitas, 265
4049-021, Porto
The patrimony of this museum has a curiosity which distinguishes it from others: all the collections are the result of Works done during the teaching and formation of the artists and tests of teaching contest. The best works are the representative of the best quality.
Torre dos Clérigos
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Rua de São Filipe de Nery
4050-546, Porto
It is the ex-libris of the city. A masterpiece by the Tuscan architect Nicolau Nasoni, the Tower built between 1731 and 1763 is a magnificent carved stonework, 75 meters high. The 240 steps of the spiral staircase lead to a balcony located in the terminal body and from where you can enjoy rewarding views over the city and surroundings.
Cadeia Velha de Pombal
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Praça Marquês de Pombal
3100-440, Pombal
Chain of cage structure, with two floors, built by Bishop Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, 1st Marquis of Pombal. Abroad, highlighted by a frieze with the arms of the Marquis of Pombal.
Povoado Pré-histórico do Castelo
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Ariz
3620-080, Ariz
Town dating back to the 3rd millennium BC, which preserves remains of a stone wall.
Ponte Românica de Ariz
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Ariz
3620-080, Ariz
Small Roman bridge in good condition, but invaded by vegetation.
Biblioteca Municipal Aquilino Ribeiro
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Terreiro das Freiras, 1
3620-356, Moimenta da Beira
This library consists of free reading rooms, computer stations with Internet access, an audiovisual space and a periodical reading area.
Rota das Vinhas de Cister
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Avenida 25 Abril, 186
3620-306, Moimenta da Beira
Route of themed itineraries that takes us through memories of medieval times and nationality, a mix of history, heritage built by Cistercian Monks, cellars and the stunning Douro landscape.
Convento de Nossa Senhora da Purificação
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Largo do Terreiro das Freiras - Rua Luis Veiga Leitão, 26
3620-356, Moimenta da Beira
Former Benedictine women's convent consisting of a church, cloisters and a fenced agricultural property. Mannerist, Baroque and Rococo religious architecture.
Igreja Matriz de Leomil / Igreja de São Tiago
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Largo Doutor António Ferreira Seves
3620-170, Leomil
In this Church, dating from the 17th century, the interior features a Chapel dedicated to Nossa Senhora da Penha de França, with an altarpiece in polychrome gilded woodwork, 18th century tiles and a stone coffered vault.