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Igreja Românica de São Vicente da Chã
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Chã
5470-071, Montalegre
A Romanesque-style temple of high heritage value, it was built between the 11th and 13th centuries and is located in the oldest part of the village of São Vicente, in the parish of Chã. The church consists of two rectangular naves, interconnected by two round arches and a wooden roof. In 1910, it was included in the first major Portuguese decree classifying ancient buildings as "national monuments."

Castelo de Montalegre
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Terreiro do Açougue, 5
5470-250, Montalegre
Montalegre Castle represents an important point of border defense and ensured, along with the castles of Piconha and Keys, the defenses of the valleys of the Cávado and Tâmega. In 1273, the year of the first Charter granted the Montalegre by Dom Afonso III, the Castle did not yet exist, but in 1281, at least a part of it already stood in Montalegre, according a letter from d. Dinis d. Isabel. In the letter the King offered twelve castles, among which that of Montalegre. In 1289-1331, during the reign of d. Afonso IV, the castle is rebuilt. In the 19th …

Igreja e Ruínas do Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Pitões das Júnias
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Pitões das Junias
5470-370, Pitões das Junias
A Cistercian monastery that probably dates back to the 40s of the 12th century, preserving important Romanesque vestiges, particularly in the church's longitudinal nave, and Gothic elements in the chancel. It is located on the right bank of the Campesinho River, where the Mourela plateau meets the Geres mountain range. Inside the church, a Baroque altarpiece can be seen. Between the cloister and the cemetery, the church stands out, with a rectangular plan and a chancel, the latter on a lower and narrower level. On the main façade is a double-windowed bell tower flanked by two pinnacles and topped by …

Cascata de Pitões das Júnias
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- country
Pitões das Júnias
5470, Pitões das Júnias
The Pitões das Júnias waterfall, located in the heart of Peneda-Gêres National Park, is fed by the crystal-clear waters that flow past the Santa Maria das Júnias Monastery. It has a first drop of about 30 meters, followed by several more. This entire landscape is surrounded by a beautiful, centuries-old oak forest.

Centro Histórico de Montalegre
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Montalegre
5470, Montalegre
Stroll through Montalegre's historic center, highlighting the castle, nestled within the town's granite complex, with its Baroque carved church and the Chapel of Mercy. Along the way, you'll find plenty of restaurants where you can sample the famous Mirandesa steak.

Dom Pedro de Pitões
- food & drink
Largo do Toleiro, 4
5470-370, Pitões das Junias
É em Pitões das Junias, no interior do Parque Nacional Peneda-Gerês, que encontramos este espaço que serve os melhores sabores da região, desde o fumeiro aos presuntos, passando pelo mel e compotas.

Hotel Rural Misarela
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Rua da Pousada, 1
5470-122, Montalegre
Resultante da recuperação da antiga Pousada de Vila Nova, oferece 13 quartos, piscina exterior, sala polivalente, biblioteca, sala de estar com lareira e uma área exterior ajardinada muito aprazível.

Casa do Preto
- food & drink
Largo do Salgueiro, 3
5470-370, Pitões das Júnias
A restaurant famed for the fine preparation of thee regional Portuguese cuisine. The atmosphere is familiar, quite friendly and humble. Great views of the Gerês Mountain.
Cascata de Pincães
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- country
Cabril
5470-011, Cabril
Esta é uma das cascatas mais bonitas do Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês. Para lá chegar, deve seguir o caminho que vem da aldeia por um trilho com cerca de dois quilómetros.

