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Castelo de Penela

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Rua do Castelo, 5
3230-280, Penela

Penela

Castle overlooking the town, where the Church of São Miguel, dating from the 15th century, and a set of anthropomorphic graves from the late Middle Ages stand out. It has a polygonal, irregular shape and is made up of walls and several towers from the 15th and 16th centuries. It preserves the Vila Door and the Betrayal Door, the latter with Moorish influences. This is the second-largest castle on the Mondego defensive line.

Igreja Matriz de Santa Eufémia

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Rua Paços do Concelho
3230-253, Penela

Penela

Church built in the 16th century and restored in the 17th and 18th centuries. Highlights include the Coimbra tiles, which were applied in the several chapels at different times, the altarpiece of the Espírito Santo Chapel and a 14th century stone sculpture representing the Virgin and Child.

Museu da Villa Romana do Rabaçal

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Rua da Igreja - EN347-1
3230-544, Rabaçal

Penela

Small museum where you can observe some objects collected in the ruins of the Roman Villa of Rabaçal, including a milestone to Décio (mile VIII from Conímbriga) from the village of Tamazinhos, Cantanhede, and requires a guided tour of the ruins that make up the agricultural farm consisting of the rustic villa, frumentaria and urban villa, dating from the 4th century AD. Highlight is the permanent exhibition "Roman villa of Rabaçal: once upon a time...".

Castro de Peramuna

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Peramuna
3550-039, Esmolfe

Penalva do Castelo

Traces of Castro settlement.

Sepulturas Antropomórficas de Castelo de Penalva

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Largo dos Mouros
3550-039, Castelo de Penalva

Penalva do Castelo

Medieval graves located next to the Main Church of Castelo de Penalva. These open graves are protected by a fence made up of a chain. Stones belonging to the original church can be found around the archaeological site.

Praça Magalhães Coutinho

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Largo Magalhães Coutinho, 5
3550-134, Penalva do Castelo

Penalva do Castelo

Square located in the center of Penalva do Castelo, surrounded by small trees, with a small iron fence, some wooden benches, artificial lighting, a monument to the discoveries and a bandstand in the center. Here you will also find the Mother Church of Penalva do Castelo.

Necrópole Medieval de Esmolfe

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Rua da Requeichada
3550-071, Esmolfe

Penalva do Castelo

Set of medieval graves, dating between the 10th and 12th centuries. These graves are excavated in the rock and are associated with a wine press.

Ponte Medieval de Trancozelos

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Rua Conde de Almada
3550-331, Trancozelos

Penalva do Castelo

Bridge in an advanced state of deterioration which no longer allows crossing. It is made up of two arches, and a pillar is still visible at one of the entrances.

Ponte Romana do Castelo

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Rua Romana
3550-035, Cantos

Penalva do Castelo

Roman bridge, still passable, in good condition. This bridge has the usual configuration of bridge engineering for these people, despite having a supporting arch.

Mosteiro do Santo Sepulcro

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Trancoselos
3550-334, Trancoselos

Penalva do Castelo

This was the first monument built by the Order of the Holy Sepulcher in Portuguese territory. Space in an advanced state of degradation, which includes a church and the various facilities that made up the monastery: from the space for animals to resting places. The church is surrounded by several houses, all adjacent to each other, forming an interior courtyard. Inside the church, a tombstone with inscriptions is visible right at the entrance. All spaces are dilapidated, without doors or roofs.

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