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Lapa do Repilau / Anta do Repilau
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Lobagueira
3510-604, Couto de Cima
This megalithic monument, classified as a Property of Public Interest, consists of an enlarged polygonal chamber and a long corridor. It has no covering hat and has eight supports on each side.
Muralha e Portas Antigas da Cidade de Viseu
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Rua Silva Gaio
3500-203, Viseu
It is a set of sections of the old 14th century wall, where some sections near the Porta do Soar de Cima and the Porta de Cavaleiros stand out, the only remaining ones of the seven primitive gates. These doors have profile arches pointed on the outside and lowered on the soffit and a niche with the image of the tutelary saint.
Museu de Grão Vasco
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Paço dos Três Escalões - Largo do Adro da Sé
3500-195, Viseu
This museum, dating from 1916, began to function on the premises of the Cathedral, and only in 1938 it moved to the Paço dos Três Escalões. Of the many pieces on display, we highlight paintings by Grão Vasco, from the Cathedral, the Episcopal Palace of Fontelo and churches and convents in the Beira region, as well as paintings by different contemporary artists. Furniture, sculptures, jewellery, Portuguese faience, textiles, oriental and archeology porcelain are also on display.
Moinho de Papel de Leiria / Moinho dos Caniços
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Rua Fábrica do Papel, 13
2410-127, Leiria
Located on the banks of the River Lis, it was rehabilitated with the contribution of the architect Siza Vieira in 2009, and aims to preserve the memory of traditional arts and crafts, such as the milling of cereal (corn, wheat and rye), the manufacture of olive oil and the production of paper.
Passeio nas Margens do Rio Lis
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Leiria
2400, Leiria
The River Lis embraces the city that develops up to the hill where the splendid Castle of Leiria is located, precisely at 113 meters of altitude. The river bank is a popular place to rest and walk on sunny days. From Jardim Luís de Camões, where the Tourist Office is located, and following the course of the River Lis, which determined the expansion of the city, is Avenida Heróis de Angola, which takes you to a modern commercial area. After passing by Cine Teatro José Lúcio da Silva, the most important concert hall in the city, you will see the …
Museu da Imagem em Movimento
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Largo de São Pedro, 3
2400-235, Leiria
Museum located in the Cultural Center - Mercado de Sant'Ana divided into three areas: pre-cinema, photography and cinema. In the pre-cinema area there are shadow theaters, diverse iconography, optical machines and toys, magic lanterns and a significant collection of glasses for magic lanterns. The photography collection consists of cameras, viewfinders and photographic images with a special focus on stereoscopic photography. The cinema area is essentially dedicated to the different types of film projectors, film cameras, among others.
Santuário de Nossa Senhora da Encarnação
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Rua de Nossa Senhora da Encarnação
2400-143, Leiria
The Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Encarnação is a place of pilgrimage where many people goes in search of miracles. The first took place with Susana Dias who, supported by crutches, entered the chapel and laid down on the floor. At the moment of the elevation she wanted to kneel down, but in the end she got up, threw away her crutches and walked around the hermitage loudly proclaiming the miracle. It produced such a strong popular commotion that everyone helped in the construction of this Sanctuary of Senhora da Encarnação.
Praça Rodrigues Lobo
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Praça Rodrigues Lobo
2400, Leiria
It is the heart of the city, full of beautiful buildings, shops and several terraces that are located under the 16th century arcades. Here, occasional animations and outdoor activities take place.
Castelo de Leiria
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Largo de São Pedro
2400-235, Leiria
What remains of the castle, for the most part, dates back to the reconstruction carried out by Dom João I. At the top of the hill stands the superb keep that seems to be from the Dionysian foundation; of the royal palace there are occasional Gothic twin windows and pieces of arches from the galleries.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Pena
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Rua do Castelo
2400, Leiria
The Church of Nossa Senhora da Pena is on the right side of Terreiro da Alcáçova. Rebuilt during the reign of King João I, the chancel and portal are in Gothic style and the arch connecting the choir and the nave are in Manueline style.