Castelo de Avô e Ermida de São Miguel
Castle located on the Bank of the river Alva, with a wall with 3.50 metres high by 2.70 meters wide. It was built in the 13th century and rebuilt in the 14th century. By the door is the chapel of St Michael, with a ship with protruding chancel and two vaulted side niches.
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Monuments near Castelo de Avô e Ermida de São Miguel
Calçada Romana de Avô
Stretch of Roman road that some experts classify as being part of the famous "Via de Conímbriga" which followed for the guard and to Salamanca.
Fonte Cantante
Stone fountain, built in 1883, with two cocks, two spheres at the top and sides, two banks topped by tile panels with popular courts.
Homenagem a Brás Garcia Mascarenhas
Monument erected in 1958, named after the poet and soldier Brás Garcia Mascarenhas.
Pelourinho de Avô
This is a 16th century pillory with an interlaced shaft with an iron ring, topped by a ringlet capital with a longed and decorated abutment.
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