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Capela de Santo Isidoro
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Monte Crasto
4420, Gondomar
Small chapel from the 17th century, located at the top of Monte Crasto, a kind of natural fortress, with 194 meters of altitude and a beautiful panoramic view over Gondomar, Gaia and Porto. In front of the chapel, we can see side crosses dating from 1757 and a central one from 1759. Throughout the park, there are caves, picnic areas and romantic flowerbeds that invite you to visit.
Passadiço de Valbom
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Valbom
4420, Gondomar
Pedestrian trail along the Douro River, between Ribeira de Abade and Gramido. Equipped with picnic areas, terraces, gardens and playgrounds, it is a perfect place for walks and other sports and leisure activities.
Museu Mineiro / Antiga Casa da Malta
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Rua de Vila Verde, 253
4510-457, São Pedro da Cova
The Mining Museum of S. Pedro da Cova is installed in one of the old Houses of Malta, built by the Companhia das Minas de Carvão, with the aim of housing miners from other lands – the "Maltese". Later, this building was acquired by the Parish Council of S. Pedro da Cova, and on the 30th of September 1989 it was inaugurated as the Mining Museum, becoming a place of memory of the former coal mining workers, assuming an industrial vocation – receiving the movable property that could be collected at the time of the closure of the Companhia das …
Museu do Vinho e da Vinha de Bucelas
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Rua Dom Afonso Henriques, 2-4
2670-637, Bucelas
The Wine and Vine Museum of Bucelas is part of the Municipal Museum of Loures, and its construction intends to continue the study of the wine-growing activity of this region decree demarcated, on March 3, 1911, focusing on the promotion of the territory and the dissemination of the Capital of Arinto and local history, with special emphasis on the uses and customs related to the wine cycle. It has permanent and temporary exhibitions related to the theme of wine.
Convento de Nossa Senhora dos Mártires da Conceição
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Praça da República
2685-105, Sacavém
Built in the 16th century to replace the oratory dedicated to Nossa Senhora dos Mártires, the convent housed the nuns of Santa Clara until 1877, after which it was handed over to the Ministry of War. It has a cloister with two floors and typical tiles from the 17th century.
Museu Municipal de Loures
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Quinta do Conventinho - EN8, km 4,3
2660-346, Santo António dos Cavaleiros
Installed in the building that was, from the 16th century until 1834, the 13th Convent of the Order of Arrábidos, it opened its doors to the public as a museum in 1998 and presents several exhibitions related to the municipality of Loures, namely, archeology, ethnography and visual arts. It preserves two milestones found during the construction of the new Palace of Justice in the city of Loures, where a Roman Villa was also identified.
Palácio da Mitra
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Largo Félix da Silva Avelar Brotero
2660-119, Loures
Former residence of archbishops, Palácio da Mitra or Palácio dos Arcebispos is a 16th-century building in the shape of a "u", which features typical Portuguese tiles in the rooms, also characterized by the thematic decoration of the time (representations of rural scenes, seasons or cooking). The church was completely rebuilt in the 16th century. The statues that decorate the interior rooms of the palace are from this period, as well as the monumental fountain, in Baroque style.
Palácio e Quinta do Correio-Mor
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EN8
2670, Loures
The name comes from the fact that the farm belonged to Luís Gomes Mata, "Correio-Mor" (chief of the post delivery) at the time of Filipe II. Built in the 18th century, the palace might have been designed by the Italian António Canevari, one of the architects of the Convent of Mafra. It is preceded by an emblazoned door leading to the patio. Inside, the tiles and stucco ceilings with paintings by José da Costa Negreiros stand out. In the gardens, the waterfalls and tiles with mythological scenes stand out.
Castelo de Pirescoxe
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Praça Viscondes Castelo Branco
2690-414, São João da Talha
Built in 1442, this castle belonged to the Castelo Branco family until the 18th century. It was restored, currently hosting a municipal gallery. From the original construction, there are still the medieval battlemented towers of the old fortified house.
Cruzeiro de Loures
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Largo da Igreja
2670-400, Loures
Located in front of the Mother Church of Loures, this crossing consists of a platform with three steps and an octagonal base with moldings. The shaft is also octagonal, topped by a capital decorated with plant motifs. The finish is made by a flourished cross.