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Necrópole de Vila Ruiva

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Vila Ruiva
6370, Fornos de Algodres

Fornos de Algodres

Set of sculptures carved into the rock.

Miradouro de Algodres

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Algodres
6370, Fornos de Algodres

Fornos de Algodres

Viewpoint offering magnificent views of the surrounding region.

Rio Mondego

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Quinta das Cortinhas
6370, Fornos de Algodres

Fornos de Algodres

The Mondego River is the largest Portuguese river, rising in the Serra da Estrela, at a place called Mondeguinho, at an altitude of approximately 1,425 meters, and flowing 258 kilometers into the Atlantic Ocean near Figueira da Foz. Its tributaries are the Dão River on the right bank, and the Alva, Ceira, and Arunca Rivers on the left.

Anta de Matança / Dólmen da Matança / Orca de Corgas da Matança

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Matança
6370, Fornos de Algodres

Fornos de Algodres

A polygonal chamber dolmen with nine pillars, two of which bear traces of rock carvings. It has no corridor but a large roof slab. It was probably built between 2900 BC and 2640 BC.

Igreja da Misericórdia de Fornos de Algodres / Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios

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Largo da Misericórdia
6370-145, Fornos de Algodres

Fornos de Algodres

The church dates back to the 17th century, with a single nave and a façade in Joanine Baroque style. Inside, the images and ceiling of the main altar stand out, with 36 paintings of saints and other sanctified symbols of martyrs from the early church. The oil paintings, by master Jerónimo da Cunha, date from the 18th century. Also, noteworthy is the gilded carving.

Necrópole das Forcadas

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Forcadas
6370, Fornos de Algodres

Fornos de Algodres

A set of medieval tombs carved into the rock. There are approximately twenty and a half non-anthropomorphic tombs with oval, rectangular, and trapezoidal plans. It is believed that this set was built between the 7th and 8th centuries.

Fraga da Pena

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Queiriz
6370, Fornos de Algodres

Fornos de Algodres

Prehistoric settlement dating back to the Bronze Age, where a large semicircular defensive structure is visible. Inside, ceramic objects, arrowheads, necklaces, stone axes, and more were found. It lies at an altitude of approximately 750 meters.

Miradouro da Fraga da Pena

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Queiriz
6370, Fornos de Algodres

Fornos de Algodres

From this spot you can enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding green mountains.

Capela de Santo Cristo

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Largo da Igreja
6370-382, Fornos de Algodres

Fornos de Algodres

Medieval chapel built between the 14th and 15th centuries, which still preserves several medieval elements, such as the round-arched doorway, the ribbed rib vault, the buttresses, and the corbels finishing the capitals. Also, noteworthy are the cannon gargoyles and the 16th-century frieze above the door and cornice, as well as the carved stonework of the openings. It was rebuilt in the 20th century.

Igreja da Misericórdia de Algodres

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Largo da Misericórdia
6370-011, Fornos de Algodres

Fornos de Algodres

Baroque chapel with a longitudinal plan, a nave, a narrower chancel, and the attached Casa do Despacho, featuring distinctive roofs with a gable roof in the nave and chancel and a hipped roof in the adjoining house. Inside, the main altarpiece, carved in Joanine style, stands out.

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